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R44 PHV

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,825 mi
Last recorded137,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 PHV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 137,825 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 137,819 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 59,368 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 137,553 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,323 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 134,260 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reversing lights not working

warning lights on dash

Fail 29 Sep 2022 134,260 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle not opening inner or outer handles (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reversing light not working

warning lights on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2021 130,322 miles

Front brake pad warning on dash

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2021 130,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Front brake pad warning on dash

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 115,627 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 115,627 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 102,730 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 102,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

POSSIBLE SUSPENSION DAMAGE O/S/F

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,845 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,204 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,654 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,836 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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R44 PHV is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 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 R44 PHV, 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 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R44 PHV registered?

R44 PHV is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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