1987 Bentley Continental 6.8L Petrol · 70 RB
1987 Bentley Continental (6.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 1987. Recorded mileage 48,539 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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70 RB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 48,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
70 RB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Bentley Continental (70 RB) between November 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
70 RB Mileage History
- 28/11/200539,458 mi
- 07/12/200539,501 mi+43 mi
- 06/03/200740,999 mi+1,498 mi
- 07/07/200941,754 mi+755 mi
- 08/07/200941,754 mi
- 02/03/201241,935 mi+181 mi
- 08/03/201241,935 mi
- 14/05/201442,308 mi+373 mi
- 19/03/201542,340 mi+32 mi
- 09/04/201642,805 mi+465 mi
- 27/09/201643,259 mi+454 mi
- 09/10/201743,860 mi+601 mi
- 15/10/201844,252 mi+392 mi
- 16/10/201944,459 mi+207 mi
- 01/10/202044,619 mi+160 mi
- 04/10/202145,097 mi+478 mi
- 24/10/202245,725 mi+628 mi
- 24/02/202445,935 mi+210 mi
- 06/03/202548,461 mi+2,526 mi
- 13/03/202548,517 mi+56 mi
- 08/04/202648,539 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 446 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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