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RSJ 7

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,186 mi
Last recorded150,186 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSJ 7
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 150,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 149,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 92,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 90,751 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,108 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,539 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,356 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,256 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 81,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,803 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,689 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,464 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,993 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 33,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RSJ 7 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RSJ 7, 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 RSJ 7 registered?

RSJ 7 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is RSJ 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSJ 7 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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