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W543 WGG

2000 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,601 mi
Last recorded20,601 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Bentley Continental30,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 WGG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 20,601 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated pedal has very little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 20,496 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive minimum requirements only just met (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 19,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 19,220 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 18,881 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 18,713 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 18,356 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 17,831 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,731 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 16,731 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,156 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,034 miles

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

Oil leak

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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W543 WGG is a 2000 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2000 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 30,734 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 W543 WGG, 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 26 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W543 WGG registered?

W543 WGG is a 2000 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W543 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W543 WGG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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