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MWS 222

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,689 mi
Last recorded68,689 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWS 222
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 68,689 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 66,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 57,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 55,846 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 53,424 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 53,411 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,405 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,051 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 53,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,523 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,137 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,787 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,461 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,620 miles

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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MWS 222 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWS 222, 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 MWS 222 registered?

MWS 222 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is MWS 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWS 222 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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