CarVerify

Free Car Check

R324 MDE

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,049 mi
Last recorded28,049 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 MDE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 28,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 27,762 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 27,436 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 27,176 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 26,937 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 26,405 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 26,324 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected OUTTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 26,084 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,584 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 24,412 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,412 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,198 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,916 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 22,916 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,667 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,288 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,169 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 22,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,326 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,272 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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R324 MDE is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 49,376 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 R324 MDE, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R324 MDE?

You can check the full history of R324 MDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R324 MDE registered?

R324 MDE is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R324 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R324 MDE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R324 MDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R324 MDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.