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Y7 DRF

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,250 mi
Last recorded65,250 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 DRF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 65,250 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 65,100 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 65,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,852 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,211 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 60,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 59,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,370 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,724 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,982 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,583 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,803 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s track rod end ball joint gaiter insecure

slight damage to n/s/r tyre wall

slight damage to o/s/f tyre wall and wheel rim

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 11 Aug 2009 24,428 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s track rod end ball joint gaiter insecure

slight damage to n/s/r tyre wall

slight damage to o/s/f tyre wall and wheel rim

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 28 Feb 2009 23,866 miles

Cut in the N/S/F tyre sidewall.

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The N/S/F steering track rod end gaiter is insecure.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,472 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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Y7 DRF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 Y7 DRF, 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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Y7 DRF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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