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R123 SOL

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,773 mi
Last recorded80,773 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 SOL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 80,773 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 80,184 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 80,182 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2024 79,301 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 9 Feb 2023 78,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,703 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,167 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 70,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,612 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

o/s/f brake disc has slight scoring to the inner face

o/s/r brake disc outer face outer edge has slight pitting and uneven wear

rubber bung missing under o/s/r of car at jacking point area

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,234 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,823 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,141 miles

front and rear brake discs rusting

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,501 miles

rear tyres getting low

slight brake judder

surface rust on front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,238 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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R123 SOL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R123 SOL, 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 R123 SOL registered?

R123 SOL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is R123 SOL safe to buy?

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