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12 RBH

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,838 mi
Last recorded103,838 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 RBH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 103,838 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 102,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Pass 28 Jun 2023 164,742 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2022 99,897 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2021 98,651 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2019 96,827 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 96,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,041 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,919 miles

windscreen damaged o/s bottom of screen

Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,647 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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12 RBH is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 RBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 12 RBH registered?

12 RBH is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is 12 RBH safe to buy?

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