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AE12 CHG

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,567 mi
Last recorded97,567 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 CHG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 97,567 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 58,186 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 58,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 52,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 38,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 32,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,079 miles

offside rear tyre has minor cut in side wall.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,361 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 30,361 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,301 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2-bulbs n/w (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,221 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 26,221 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,874 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,429 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 20,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AE12 CHG is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 AE12 CHG, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE12 CHG registered?

AE12 CHG is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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