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£31,000 - £33,000

1994 Bentley Continental R

United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 71

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1994 Bentley Continental R, finished in Aurora with a Green and Cream leather interior, has been enjoyed by four previous keepers and shows 51,000 miles. It boasts a comprehensive service history with 19 stamps and recent recommissioning work, presenting extremely well overall.

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Condition 

7

Slight wear, minor reconditioning needed.

/ 10

Automatic

Transmission:

SCBZB03C3RCH52235

Chassis No:

Odometer:

51,000 miles

L45 XAD

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Distinguished flagship Bentley with outstanding history.

Registration: L45 XADChassis: SCBZB03C3RCH52235
Odometer: 51,000Transmission: AutomaticMOT: June 2026

1994 Bentley Continental R


Previously benefitting from mechanical work
19 stamped entries in the service book
Previous long-term ownership
Attractive Aurora paint with complementing interior


The Bentley Continental R Luxury Coupé was manufactured by Bentley Motors from 1991 to 2003.

It was the first Bentley to feature a body not shared with a Rolls-Royce model since the 1965 S3 Continental.

At the time of launch, the Continental R was reportedly described as 'the fastest, most expensive, and most powerful Bentley automobile' of its day.

It was also said to be 'the most expensive production car in the world', at its introduction, with the Sultan of Brunei reportedly so ennamored with the show car he paid £2 million on the spot for it.First registered on 16th June 1994, ‘L45 XAD’, with those wonderful lines, has been en...

Points of note

£17,042

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£31,254

Median Price (Since 2020)

£102,601

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Sales

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on Jun 13 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

50,623 miles

Registration Date

1994-06-16

MOT History

Passed

On May 16 2025 with 50,623 miles


Passed

On Jun 06 2024 with 49,982 miles


Passed

On Jun 06 2023 with 49,385 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passed

On Jun 14 2022 with 48,975 miles


Passed

On Jun 11 2021 with 48,720 miles


Failed

On Jun 11 2021 with 48,720 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Major:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Passed

On Mar 26 2015 with 48,695 miles


Passed

On Mar 04 2014 with 48,536 miles


Failed

On Feb 28 2014 with 48,534 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passed

On Mar 01 2013 with 45,155 miles


Failed

On Feb 26 2013 with 45,155 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passed

On Feb 27 2012 with 43,631 miles


Failed

On Feb 27 2012 with 43,631 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Fail:
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passed

On Nov 30 2010 with 41,862 miles


Failed

On Mar 05 2010 with 39,371 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Passed

On Mar 05 2010 with 39,371 miles


Passed

On Feb 02 2009 with 36,585 miles


Passed

On Feb 11 2008 with 36,412 miles


Passed

On Feb 27 2007 with 36,252 miles


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