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R1 BBY

2016 Bentley Continental

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

31,165 mi
Last recorded31,165 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 BBY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 31,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,467 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 30,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 30,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 30,076 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

TPMS Light on

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 58,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 55,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 28,282 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 28,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 53,003 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 26,712 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 25,708 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 25,708 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,114 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 24,358 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 24,358 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative due to spare fitted (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 48,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 19,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,750 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,346 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,845 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,880 miles

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

eml on

Fail 13 Jan 2015 32,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

eml on

Pass 31 Dec 2013 29,318 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,598 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly dented.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,313 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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R1 BBY is a 2016 Bentley Continental in White. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 2016 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 22,453 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 R1 BBY, 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 10 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R1 BBY is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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