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R5 RCB

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,119 mi
Last recorded47,119 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 RCB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 47,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 44,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 42,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 39,664 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 33,982 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 33,439 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 32,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 27,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,854 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 21,234 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 15,380 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 11,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,072 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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R5 RCB is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R5 RCB, 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 R5 RCB registered?

R5 RCB is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is R5 RCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 RCB shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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