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MR12 GTC

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,576 mi
Last recorded46,576 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR12 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,576 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 44,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 40,302 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 38,423 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 35,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 29,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 26,156 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 23,239 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 23,239 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 21,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,444 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,763 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,155 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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MR12 GTC is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR12 GTC, 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 MR12 GTC registered?

MR12 GTC is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is MR12 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR12 GTC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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