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R35 KGP

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,075 mi
Last recorded25,075 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 KGP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 25,075 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 24,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 24,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 24,109 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 23,990 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 23,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,853 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,134 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,907 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,614 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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R35 KGP is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R35 KGP, 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.

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What year was R35 KGP registered?

R35 KGP is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R35 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 KGP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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