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RIG 7972

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,612 mi
Last recorded77,612 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 7972
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 77,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 76,743 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 72,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 63,147 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 62,355 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,981 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre nail in outside tread

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 55,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,928 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 47,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,762 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,021 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall.EML on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,154 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall. inner front pads appear low. E.M.L on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 3,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 2,905 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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RIG 7972 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 RIG 7972, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RIG 7972 registered?

RIG 7972 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is RIG 7972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 7972 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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