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R7 RKR

2005 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,371 mi
Last recorded40,371 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Arnage37,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 RKR
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 40,371 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 38,886 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 37,153 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 34,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 34,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 33,194 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,411 miles

Rear both tyres outer treads cracking

Fail 11 May 2017 29,411 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear both tyres outer treads cracking

Pass 11 May 2016 28,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,580 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,017 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 26,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 21,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,424 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,643 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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R7 RKR is a 2005 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 37,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R7 RKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R7 RKR registered?

R7 RKR is a 2005 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is R7 RKR safe to buy?

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