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RKO 222

1956 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,337 mi
Last recorded38,337 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1956 Bentley Continental71,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKO 222
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 38,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 38,166 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,425 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,992 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,861 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,427 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 28,702 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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RKO 222 is a 1956 Bentley Continental in Green with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 71,983 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 RKO 222, 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 70 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKO 222 registered?

RKO 222 is a 1956 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1956.

Is RKO 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKO 222 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RKO 222 have outstanding finance?

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