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R578 BLE

1998 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,731 mi
Last recorded54,731 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 BLE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,190 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 52,698 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,980 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,808 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 47,695 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 45,915 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,730 miles

n/s/r hub cap missing .......

Pass 4 Nov 2017 44,181 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 42,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak steering pump area ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,778 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,757 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,738 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,986 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,953 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,801 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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R578 BLE is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 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 R578 BLE, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R578 BLE registered?

R578 BLE is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R578 BLE safe to buy?

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