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L226 WGK

1994 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,524 mi
Last recorded117,524 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Bentley Continental63,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 WGK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 117,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,806 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,734 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 111,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 109,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 109,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 107,993 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,624 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 107,282 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 107,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

drivers seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,133 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 105,133 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 105,058 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 105,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 104,948 miles

low reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,960 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 103,959 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 102,465 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 102,454 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L226 WGK is a 1994 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 63,620 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 L226 WGK, 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 32 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L226 WGK registered?

L226 WGK is a 1994 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L226 WGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L226 WGK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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