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SB51 SWB

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,097 mi
Last recorded59,097 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 SWB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 59,097 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 51,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 46,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 43,597 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 42,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 41,294 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,222 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,137 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,594 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,061 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 29,263 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 25,246 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,794 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,770 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,850 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 16,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,127 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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SB51 SWB 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 95.2%.

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 SB51 SWB, 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 SB51 SWB registered?

SB51 SWB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is SB51 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB51 SWB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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