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R21 DRH

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,807 mi
Last recorded55,807 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 DRH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 55,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 55,462 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 54,937 miles

slight play both osf upper arm ball joints

Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,279 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 54,279 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 53,690 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,879 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,219 miles

front inner brake pads

rear inner brake pads

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,156 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,798 miles

front brake pads advise

x2 rear tyres advise

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,469 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 42,469 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,376 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,739 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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R21 DRH is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R21 DRH, 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 R21 DRH registered?

R21 DRH is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is R21 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 DRH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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