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R954 RVJ

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,584 mi
Last recorded94,584 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 RVJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 94,584 miles

Front and Rear suspension pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 91,080 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush swivel joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush swivel joint (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 88,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush swivel joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush swivel joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint showing slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,633 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 78,632 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,118 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,180 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,063 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,061 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 57,199 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 58,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly corroding

nearside front inner side light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,302 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 12,541 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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R954 RVJ is a 1997 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 1997 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 49,376 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 R954 RVJ, 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 R954 RVJ registered?

R954 RVJ is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R954 RVJ safe to buy?

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