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R77 LTL

1998 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,513 mi
Last recorded92,513 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 LTL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 92,513 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 91,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 88,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 87,634 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear suspension arms

slight leak around pas pipes and rack

unable to fully assess underside due to protective coating applied

Fail 10 Feb 2023 87,606 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear suspension arms

slight leak around pas pipes and rack

unable to fully assess underside due to protective coating applied

Pass 22 Apr 2021 87,263 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,724 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 86,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres slight edge wear

underside of vehicle heavily coated in an wax oil / coating restricting full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,832 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,149 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 84,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 84,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,479 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

maximum play at rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,208 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear spring pots corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 70,627 miles

both headlamp lens's cracked

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,519 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,883 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,278 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,813 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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R77 LTL is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 R77 LTL, 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.

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What year was R77 LTL registered?

R77 LTL is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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