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RIJ 97

2013 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,124 mi
Last recorded49,124 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Bentley Continental28,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 97
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 49,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 48,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 48,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 48,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 47,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,502 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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RIJ 97 is a 2013 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,299 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 RIJ 97, 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 13 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIJ 97 registered?

RIJ 97 is a 2013 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 October 2013.

Is RIJ 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIJ 97 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIJ 97 have outstanding finance?

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