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X9 MRD

2001 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,376 mi
Last recorded45,376 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 MRD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 45,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 44,316 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 44,308 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 41,842 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 39,172 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,368 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 32,612 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,180 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 31,464 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,864 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,028 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 24,891 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front outer sill has slight corrosion at front end

offside wiper leaves slight smear but not considered excessive enough to fail at time of test

Pass 18 May 2012 24,891 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front outer sill has slight corrosion at front end

offside wiper leaves slight smear but not considered excessive enough to fail at time of test

Pass 11 May 2011 23,475 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 20,987 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 15,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,264 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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X9 MRD is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X9 MRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X9 MRD?

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What year was X9 MRD registered?

X9 MRD is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is X9 MRD safe to buy?

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