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R19 RCR

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,345 mi
Last recorded36,345 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 RCR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 36,345 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 35,745 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,532 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 35,437 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 35,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,012 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 35,012 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,853 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,653 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,732 miles

Dip stick snapped

Oil leak to transmission sump pan

Fail 31 Dec 2015 34,732 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Dip stick snapped

Oil leak to transmission sump pan

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,518 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,879 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 28,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,399 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,147 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,691 miles

Radar detection unit fitted on dash. Close to Zone 'A' of windscreen.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,411 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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R19 RCR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R19 RCR, 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 R19 RCR registered?

R19 RCR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is R19 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 RCR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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