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RCM 222

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,724 mi
Last recorded57,724 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCM 222
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 57,724 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,453 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 54,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 52,337 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 49,823 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,825 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 45,974 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,170 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 52,154 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,354 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,800 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,208 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 29,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,039 miles

Whilst carrying out the deceloremeter brake testing abnormally lound noise was heard from the front wheel bearings ( no failure criteria)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,432 miles

covers fitted to vehicle restricting inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,639 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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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RCM 222 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RCM 222, 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 RCM 222 registered?

RCM 222 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is RCM 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCM 222 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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