2004 Bentley Continental 6.0L Petrol · VIG 6026

The Bentley Continental presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 9 July 2025 at 69,322 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The July 2025 test cycle shows a failed attempt at 69,320 miles with no defects logged, immediately followed by a pass at 69,322 miles on the same day, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in July 2024, July 2023, and July 2022 all returned passes with no advisories, confirming a clean and consistent record over the last four years. At roughly 22 years old, the car shows 69,322 recorded miles, equating to about 3,151 miles per year, which is low for its age. The odometer advanced from 53,601 miles in July 2022 to 56,101 in July 2023, then 61,432 in July 2024, and 69,322 by July 2025, reflecting steady annual use of 3,000 to 8,000 miles rather than long storage. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with no advisories or defects ever recorded, so the file gives no evidence of skipped consumable upkeep or neglected mechanical items. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the limits of an MOT pass that records no advisories. Low annual mileage often masks perished rubber components and corroding brake calipers that a visual test may not flag. The same-day fail and pass in July 2025 warrant a check of the VOSA refusal reason to rule out a genuine emissions or identification issue missed in the summary. Structural integrity and exhaust emissions have drawn no tester concern across five consecutive annual tests. The previous owner maintained test compliance, though the absence of advisories on a 2004 chassis suggests either meticulous care or superficial testing. Verify underside corrosion and tyre sidewall condition in person before purchase.