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MPB 97V

1993 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,321 mi
Last recorded41,321 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 97V
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 41,321 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 40,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 39,357 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,390 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 37,003 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 37,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 35,588 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,377 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 32,191 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,529 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,300 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 20,517 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,687 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 8,545 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 6,873 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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MPB 97V is a 1993 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1993 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 63,006 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 MPB 97V, 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 33 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 MPB 97V registered?

MPB 97V is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 April 1993.

Is MPB 97V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPB 97V shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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