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V5 MNR

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,010 mi
Last recorded87,010 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 MNR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 87,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 84,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 83,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray cover/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,170 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust pipe clamps cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 77,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative warning light fault (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2018 73,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,759 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,934 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,731 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,292 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,824 miles

front tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,834 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,735 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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V5 MNR is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 V5 MNR, 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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V5 MNR is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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