2001 Bentley Continental 6.8L Petrol · 2 RAL
2001 Bentley Continental (6.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 52,013 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 RAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 52,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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2 RAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Bentley Continental (2 RAL) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
2 RAL Mileage History
- 15/07/202240,258 mi
- 14/07/202343,582 mi+3,324 mi
- 13/07/202448,615 mi+5,033 mi
- 19/06/202549,815 mi+1,200 mi
- 14/08/202652,013 mi+2,198 mi
Average of roughly 2,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Bentley Bentley Continental R
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Sills, Wheelarches and Subframe CorrosionSerious
Despite hand-crafted assembly at Crewe, the heavy steel unitary bodyshell of the Continental R is highly vulnerable to moisture and road salt entrapment along the lower outer and inner sills, rear wheelarch lips, and front bulkhead seams. Water often collects behind plastic wheelarch liners and windscreen scuttle drains, rotting hidden structural mounting points that can result in MOT structural failure and tens of thousands of pounds in specialist coachbuilding repairs.
- Zytek Engine Management Sensor and Harness DegradationSerious
Post-1995 Continental R models (featuring the 385–420 bhp turbocharged V8) rely on a proprietary Zytek electronic engine management system. As underbonnet heat accumulates in this tight engine bay, the engine bay wiring harness insulation becomes brittle, and critical proprietary sensors—including crank position sensors, air mass sensors, and charge temperature senders—suffer heat soak failure. Sourcing and recalibrating proprietary Zytek ECUs and sensors now requires specialist electronic reconditioning.
- Hydraulic Braking System and Rear Gas Sphere FailureSerious
The Continental R relies on the complex Bentley twin-circuit hydraulic system operating at over 2,000 psi to power the brakes and self-levelling rear suspension. Rubber diaphragms inside the hydraulic accumulator spheres perish with age, causing the system to lose hydraulic buffering capacity. This results in heavy brake pedal resistance, hydraulic pump chatter, and rock-hard rear damping that transmits road shock directly into the coachbuilt chassis.
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