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RO55 DGL

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,014 mi
Last recorded58,014 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 DGL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 58,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 56,803 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 55,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 54,267 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,996 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,126 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,182 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 50,115 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 50,114 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,277 miles

offside front tyre has deep cut in tread.

offside rear tyres has minor cut in side wall.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,340 miles

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,205 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 18,296 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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RO55 DGL is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 RO55 DGL, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO55 DGL registered?

RO55 DGL is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is RO55 DGL safe to buy?

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