2007 Bentley Continental 6.0L Petrol · B1 TKJ

The 2007 Bentley Continental presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 1 October 2025 at 82,249 miles with zero defects recorded. This marks three consecutive advisory-free tests, indicating that the most recent keeper has addressed the suspension and braking issues that previously appeared on the record. The vehicle is currently roadworthy on paper, with no outstanding defects to flag. The mileage profile is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,329 miles per year. Between the December 2022 test at 77,520 miles and the September 2024 test at 81,804 miles, the car covered 4,284 miles in nearly two years, suggesting very light use or periods of standing. The final jump to 82,249 miles by October 2025 adds only 445 miles in just over a year, reinforcing the pattern of minimal recent activity. Such low annual mileage can preserve mechanical components but also raises the question of prolonged sitting, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake surface corrosion, and dried seals. The 2021 test at 75,426 miles revealed a cluster of front-end wear items that a buyer should verify have been properly rectified. Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes were flagged as worn, and the same advisory reappeared in the 2020 test at 72,416 miles, meaning these bushes deteriorated over a two-year window before the clean passes began. The front brake pads and discs were also flagged as worn and pitted in 2021, so a buyer should inspect the current condition of the braking system to confirm replacement components are now fitted. A nearside front wheel distortion and a nail puncture in the offside front tyre were noted at the same test, along with edge wear and perishing on the nearside front tyre, suggesting the previous keeper was neglecting basic tyre maintenance. Given the ultra-low 265/30/22 tyre specification, replacement costs are significant, so a close inspection of all four tyres for age-related cracking, uneven wear, and sidewall condition is essential. Despite the clean recent record, the gap between the December 2022 and September 2024 tests is nearly two full years, which is unusual for a vehicle in regular use. A buyer should confirm whether the car was stored during this period and, if so, check for signs of moisture ingress, fuel system stagnation, and brake seizure from prolonged standing. The suspension bushes and front brakes remain the key mechanical items to inspect in person, as their recurrence in 2020 and 2021 suggests a pattern of deferred upkeep that may have only recently been corrected.