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474 HWR

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,514 mi
Last recorded71,514 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration474 HWR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 May 2025 71,514 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 69,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,513 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,003 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 64,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 62,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,481 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,339 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,789 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,389 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,388 miles

Front brake discs heavily lipped

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has several small cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Small cut in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Park Brake Actuator cracked but secure

Offside 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 5 Jan 2012 29,762 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 19,926 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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474 HWR is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 474 HWR, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 474 HWR registered?

474 HWR is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is 474 HWR safe to buy?

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