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LOV 31S

2012 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,652 mi
Last recorded82,652 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOV 31S
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 82,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

boot lid mechanism faulty

engine bay covers fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2025 73,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 66,836 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 22 Feb 2024 66,831 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,325 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 60,739 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 59,143 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 57,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,859 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 33,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LOV 31S is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Red with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LOV 31S, 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 LOV 31S registered?

LOV 31S is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is LOV 31S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOV 31S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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