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X1 RTL

2001 Bentley Continental

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests42 (36 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,670 mi
Last recorded82,670 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 RTL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

36 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 82,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 82,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front bolt loose / can be loosened by hand (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,959 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,754 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 81,390 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,960 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both recommend change (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,646 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 79,646 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 95,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 95,459 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,221 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,493 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 90,931 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,296 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 85,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,815 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 79,300 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 79,300 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,033 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,221 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,537 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,161 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,957 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,072 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,334 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,824 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,334 miles

rear tyres will require replacement shortly

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,279 miles

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

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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X1 RTL is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 26,682 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 X1 RTL, 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 25 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X1 RTL is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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