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N888 JLG

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests38 (35 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate92.1%

Mileage

47,372 mi
Last recorded47,372 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 JLG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

35 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 47,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2025 108,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 42,924 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 101,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 37,380 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 98,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 36,264 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 96,009 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 32,128 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPM light on

under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2020 93,224 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 93,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 27,907 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 23,517 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 23,503 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,646 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,403 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 19,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,591 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,993 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 56,993 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,986 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 16,151 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,556 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 13,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,126 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,577 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 10,178 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 10,170 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 8,465 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,368 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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N888 JLG is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.1%.

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 N888 JLG, 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 N888 JLG registered?

N888 JLG is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is N888 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 JLG shows 38 tests with a 92.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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