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R26 OGS

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,128 mi
Last recorded45,128 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 OGS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 45,128 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 42,717 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,617 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 39,100 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 38,874 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,039 miles

nearside front tyre has very small lump on outer side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,785 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,705 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,476 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,116 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 19,368 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 19,366 miles

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

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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R26 OGS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R26 OGS, 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 R26 OGS registered?

R26 OGS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is R26 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 OGS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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