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MR05 COP

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,198 mi
Last recorded48,198 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 COP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,198 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 46,211 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,149 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 46,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 45,569 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,054 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 45,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 44,114 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 44,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp wash inop

Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,946 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,432 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,072 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,860 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,428 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,131 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,398 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,063 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f worn inner edge only just legal close to 1.6mm

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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MR05 COP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR05 COP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MR05 COP registered?

MR05 COP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is MR05 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR05 COP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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