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R606 RSS

1997 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,791 mi
Last recorded40,791 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 RSS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 40,791 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,680 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,541 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 40,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,453 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,366 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,281 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,490 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 38,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,306 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,258 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,691 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,981 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,712 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,339 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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R606 RSS is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R606 RSS, 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 R606 RSS registered?

R606 RSS is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R606 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R606 RSS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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