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B23 TGR

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,784 mi
Last recorded77,784 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 TGR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 77,784 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,444 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working only a small section is lighting up (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,764 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 71,639 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,669 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 69,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 65,862 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,089 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,273 miles

o/s front tire on limit 1.6mm

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,249 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,005 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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B23 TGR is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 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 B23 TGR, 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 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B23 TGR is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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