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R180 UWF

1998 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,937 mi
Last recorded39,937 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 UWF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 39,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased or wax-oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering wheel wood lacquer/coating is starting to crack.

Pass 26 Nov 2024 38,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 37,490 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 34,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,155 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 34,019 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,542 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 32,883 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,280 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,589 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,155 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,686 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,569 miles

advise steering rack damp

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,064 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,634 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R180 UWF is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 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 R180 UWF, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R180 UWF registered?

R180 UWF is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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