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R2 RUT

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,654 mi
Last recorded99,654 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 RUT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 99,654 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 96,783 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,440 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 78,669 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,386 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 63,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,684 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,688 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,262 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,051 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,199 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 29,199 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,059 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 24,364 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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R2 RUT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 R2 RUT, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R2 RUT registered?

R2 RUT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is R2 RUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 RUT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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