CarVerify

Free Car Check

LCW 3

1964 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,863 mi
Last recorded50,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCW 3
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 50,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing arm bush has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm bush has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing arm bush has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 81,655 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 66,926 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 66,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 45,605 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 65,632 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 39,381 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,559 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,242 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 56,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 31,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,339 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 64,810 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,989 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 24,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,583 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 21,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,556 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,752 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

both inner sills very rusty near body mounts

Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,237 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,710 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 11,843 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 59,151 miles

nearside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,470 miles

Slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,449 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,964 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

long handbrake travel play in footbrake pedal tyres underinflated headlamp aims poor various underbody corrosion various components corroded various bushes worn various chassis corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,084 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

poor beam pattern both headlamps indicators flashig fast various underbody corrosion various steering and suspension components corroding and various bushes worn front suspension low

Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all front steering & suspension joints heavily greased. †various chassis sections corroded. †rear bumper not fitted. †spare wheel & carrier not fitted.

Fail 6 Mar 2006 48,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all front steering & suspension joints heavily greased.

various chassis sections corroded.

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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LCW 3 is a 1964 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LCW 3, 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 62 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 LCW 3?

You can check the full history of LCW 3 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LCW 3 registered?

LCW 3 is a 1964 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 December 1964.

Is LCW 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCW 3 shows 33 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LCW 3 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LCW 3. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.