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MSG 21

1999 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,907 mi
Last recorded40,907 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Arnage60,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSG 21
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 40,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 40,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,615 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,328 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 39,778 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,757 miles

front tyres have sidewall cracking

Pass 6 May 2016 39,570 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,982 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres have sidewall cracking

Fail 29 Dec 2014 38,975 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres have sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear damper covers split

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,627 miles

The nearside headlamp outer lens cover is holed in two places therefore severe water ingress could effect the bulb .

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,482 miles

The metal brake pipes and fuel pipes have surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,140 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,902 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 27,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,939 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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MSG 21 is a 1999 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 60,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSG 21, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MSG 21 registered?

MSG 21 is a 1999 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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