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Bentley Continental

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 5,998 cc

71 FWMOT history

71 FW is a grey petrol Bentley Continental first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 26,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

71 FW grey Bentley Continental GT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Continental GT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2025
Mileage
26,398 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
71 FW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

71 FW was last recorded at 26,398 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,367 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
1,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 26,398 miles
  • 2023 – 26,367 miles
  • 2022 – 24,342 miles
  • 2021 – 23,475 miles
  • 2020 – 22,795 miles
  • 2019 – 22,129 miles
  • 2018 – 20,671 miles
  • 2017 – 19,698 miles
  • 2016 – 18,245 miles
  • 2015 – 16,870 miles
  • 2014 – 14,618 miles
  • 2013 – 13,536 miles
  • 2012 – 12,364 miles
  • 2011 – 10,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,398 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,398 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    26,398 miles
    Test number
    460364707805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,367 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    26,367 miles
    Test number
    774822876555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,342 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    24,342 miles
    Test number
    992813638968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,475 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,475 miles
    Test number
    712738198653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail23,452 miles (+657)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,452 miles
    Test number
    540697375253
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass22,795 miles (+666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,795 miles
    Test number
    205569687338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass22,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    554924172441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail22,128 miles (+1,457)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,128 miles
    Test number
    731271038873
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass20,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,671 miles
    Test number
    928257134667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,671 miles (+973)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,671 miles
    Test number
    391299528109
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  11. Pass19,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,698 miles
    Test number
    899262308847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,698 miles (+1,453)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,698 miles
    Test number
    166616669380
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  13. Pass18,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,245 miles
    Test number
    770901135368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,245 miles (+1,375)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,245 miles
    Test number
    921100430613
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass16,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,870 miles
    Test number
    275446305400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail16,870 miles (+2,252)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,870 miles
    Test number
    715506905174
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  17. Fail14,618 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,618 miles
    Test number
    555102924146
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  18. Pass14,618 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,618 miles
    Test number
    596272024131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,536 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,536 miles
    Test number
    609382643128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,364 miles
    Test number
    666505642112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail12,364 miles (+1,392)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,364 miles
    Test number
    695935042144
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Fail10,972 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,972 miles
    Test number
    655423421101
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass10,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,972 miles
    Test number
    859173521184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 71 FW

What vehicle is registration 71 FW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 71 FW on a grey petrol Bentley Continental first used on 7 May 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 71 FW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 71 FW expired on 7 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 71 FW?
The MOT on 71 FW expired on 7 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 71 FW done?
71 FW was recorded at 26,398 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 1,135 miles a year.
Has 71 FW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 71 FW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on 71 FW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 71 FW find?
71 FW passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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