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R9 RDM

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,673 mi
Last recorded50,673 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 RDM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 50,673 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 50,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 50,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 50,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,358 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,030 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,703 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 43,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,053 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 42,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 40,743 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,967 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,436 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,093 miles

brake discs wearing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 24,048 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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R9 RDM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 R9 RDM, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R9 RDM registered?

R9 RDM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is R9 RDM safe to buy?

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