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R700 RKY

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,325 mi
Last recorded91,325 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 RKY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 91,325 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 87,721 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,318 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,801 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,693 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/R brake caliper flexible hose routing close to suspension component

Stiffness on rotation at n/s/r wheel

Pass 2 May 2019 70,919 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,220 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,604 miles

Engine management warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,448 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,802 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,080 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,736 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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R700 RKY is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 R700 RKY, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R700 RKY registered?

R700 RKY is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is R700 RKY safe to buy?

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