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R21 ROY

2008 Bentley Continental

Cream Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,949 mi
Last recorded77,949 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 ROY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,949 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 75,808 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 74,549 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 74,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 70,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,664 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,702 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 44,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,251 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 25,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 22,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 17,575 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 ROY is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Cream with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 ROY, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R21 ROY registered?

R21 ROY is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is R21 ROY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 ROY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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