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R300 TMS

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

28,168 mi
Last recorded28,168 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 TMS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 28,168 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 26,881 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 26,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 24,753 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 24,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 22,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 20,708 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 20,352 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 19,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 19,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 19,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,470 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 18,467 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,617 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 17,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,778 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 15,958 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,958 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 15,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,969 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010
Fail 23 Sep 2010 12,113 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 7,403 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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R300 TMS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R300 TMS, 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 R300 TMS registered?

R300 TMS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is R300 TMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 TMS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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