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RX05 MXG

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,940 mi
Last recorded90,940 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 MXG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,940 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,910 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

under guards fitted to front of car

Fail 15 Dec 2021 90,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

under guards fitted to front of car

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,902 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,902 miles

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached BONNET CATCH (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 67,166 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 59,918 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 54,868 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,633 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,898 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 31,891 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,451 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 28 Jun 2011 33,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight corrosion front brake discs

suggest all tyres replaced

Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,874 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 15,874 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,051 miles

High level mounted stop lamp inoperative but cannot see if disconnected as no visible wires

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,562 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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RX05 MXG is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RX05 MXG, 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 RX05 MXG registered?

RX05 MXG is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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