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Bentley Continental

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 5,998 cc

1731 DPMOT history

1731 DP is a black petrol Bentley Continental first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

1731 DP black Bentley Continental GT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Continental GT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,000 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1731 DP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1731 DP was last recorded at 75,000 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2025: 74,256 miles, lower than 116,401 miles on 5 Jul 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,256 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
744 miles
Average per year
3,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,000 miles
  • 2025 – 74,256 miles
  • 2024 – 116,401 miles
  • 2023 – 70,820 miles
  • 2022 – 67,010 miles
  • 2021 – 66,544 miles
  • 2020 – 65,277 miles
  • 2019 – 65,237 miles
  • 2018 – 62,441 miles
  • 2017 – 57,818 miles
  • 2016 – 54,495 miles
  • 2015 – 52,116 miles
  • 2014 – 46,414 miles
  • 2013 – 39,867 miles
  • 2012 – 29,310 miles
  • 2011 – 24,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,000 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    819157884827
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,000 miles (+744)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    652409650777
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,256 miles
    Test number
    399646006382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,256 miles (-42,145)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,256 miles
    Test number
    286483088092
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,401 miles (+45,581)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,401 miles
    Test number
    366041539500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,820 miles (+3,810)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    258157491352
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,010 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    141276450998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,544 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,544 miles
    Test number
    626516725989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,277 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,277 miles
    Test number
    816178313248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,237 miles (+2,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    621346406093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass62,441 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    752366779855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,818 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,818 miles
    Test number
    954708891324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,495 miles (+2,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,495 miles
    Test number
    817097847656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass52,116 miles (+5,702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,116 miles
    Test number
    595777455170
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass46,414 miles (+6,547)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,414 miles
    Test number
    628235574198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass39,867 miles (+10,557)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,867 miles
    Test number
    977189143294
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre cracking

  17. Pass29,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,310 miles
    Test number
    118446762090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail29,310 miles (+4,832)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,310 miles
    Test number
    578636762026
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass24,478 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,478 miles
    Test number
    915108581093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,148 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,148 miles
    Test number
    717700481043
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about 1731 DP

What vehicle is registration 1731 DP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1731 DP on a black petrol Bentley Continental first used on 31 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1731 DP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1731 DP is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1731 DP?
The MOT on 1731 DP is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1731 DP done?
1731 DP was recorded at 75,000 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,299 miles a year.
Has 1731 DP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1731 DP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 1731 DP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 1731 DP find?
1731 DP passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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