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R44 VEN

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,875 mi
Last recorded73,875 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 VEN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 73,875 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,775 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,273 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 69,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,502 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 58,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,720 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,303 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,258 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 28,308 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R44 VEN is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R44 VEN, 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 R44 VEN registered?

R44 VEN is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is R44 VEN safe to buy?

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