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OSV 719

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,203 mi
Last recorded66,203 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSV 719
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 66,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 63,939 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,928 miles

All brake discs corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 63,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All brake discs corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,892 miles

All tyres perished and cracked

Central brake lamp disconected

All brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2022 63,892 miles

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

All brake discs corroded

All tyres perished and cracked

Central brake lamp disconected

Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,861 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,824 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS light is on

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,337 miles

High mount stop lamp not working but unable to see if its connected

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,092 miles

Centre stoplight not working but may not be connected.

TPMS light indicates a fault.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,156 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,182 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,210 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,874 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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OSV 719 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OSV 719, 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 OSV 719 registered?

OSV 719 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is OSV 719 safe to buy?

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