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MV56 GWK

2006 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,071 mi
Last recorded58,071 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 GWK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 58,071 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 18 Nov 2025 58,071 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 9 Dec 2024 57,360 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 57,358 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 52,576 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 51,570 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 48,261 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 46,158 miles

engine covers and undertrays obstucting some items

Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,081 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,116 miles

Engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,583 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,605 miles

Engine management light on

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

O/S/R tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,496 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,991 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,957 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 15,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MV56 GWK is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 MV56 GWK, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV56 GWK registered?

MV56 GWK is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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