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POV 1E

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,406 mi
Last recorded141,406 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOV 1E
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 141,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 141,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 137,956 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,178 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,900 miles

All under body cover fitted

Under body slightly rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2021 118,395 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 114,556 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Fail 25 Feb 2021 114,548 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside & nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Pass 8 Feb 2020 112,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bonnet catch needs atention

Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,650 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,692 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,281 miles

Tyre presure monitoring light on

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,678 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 60,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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POV 1E is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 POV 1E, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was POV 1E registered?

POV 1E is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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