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R200 SPM

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,701 mi
Last recorded88,701 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 SPM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 88,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear. Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 88,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 87,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,150 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all ruond (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,012 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,831 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 69,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 54,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,165 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,191 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,907 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 20,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,082 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 15,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,319 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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R200 SPM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R200 SPM, 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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R200 SPM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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