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W9 WOB

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,789 mi
Last recorded122,789 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 WOB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 122,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear Lower Arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear Upper Arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear Lower Arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear Upper Arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 120,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 193,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 118,440 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot has a slight grease leak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 116,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 115,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,188 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 112,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 109,463 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front door stiff to open from inside vehicle

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front headlamp aim dull

Upper stop light not working

underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 30 Nov 2017 108,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front door stiff to open from inside vehicle

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front headlamp aim dull

Upper stop light not working

underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 26 Mar 2016 93,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,305 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,779 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,574 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 75,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 72,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,534 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,421 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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W9 WOB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W9 WOB, 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 W9 WOB registered?

W9 WOB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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