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R28 BLU

1998 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,297 mi
Last recorded27,297 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 BLU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 27,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 27,204 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 26,620 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 26,465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,111 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 25,794 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,416 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,803 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 24,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 23,908 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,502 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,354 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 17,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear tyres getting low / starting to perish .air bag light on .

Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,121 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 17,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,566 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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R28 BLU is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 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 R28 BLU, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R28 BLU registered?

R28 BLU is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R28 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 BLU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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