2005 Bentley Continental 6.0L Petrol · BEN 116Y

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection conducted on 24 October 2025 at 42,760 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This continued streak of clean records across the last five tests suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids immediate mechanical or structural failures during the MOT testing process. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-one-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,036 miles annually. Between May 2017 and May 2019, the car covered only 1,601 miles, indicating long periods of stationary or minimal use. The four-year gap between the April 2021 and October 2025 tests shows only 1,152 miles recorded. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk associated with perished rubber seals, fluid degradation, and seized components from sitting. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage wear. The air suspension system and bushings on a Continental are prone to cracking and losing pressure over time regardless of mileage. Check the brake calipers for seizing and inspect the tyres for flat-spotting or sidew sidewall cracking. Given the long intervals between use, verifying the integrity of all rubber hoses and the presence of any structural corrosion across the chassis is essential to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from environmental storage issues.