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ROY 896

2013 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,867 mi
Last recorded52,867 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Bentley Continental28,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 896
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 52,867 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 52,867 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 49,817 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 47,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 44,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 41,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,707 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 36,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,124 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 34,113 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 16 Nov 2017 29,735 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 29,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 23,942 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 23,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,455 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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ROY 896 is a 2013 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ROY 896, 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.

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What year was ROY 896 registered?

ROY 896 is a 2013 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 January 2013.

Is ROY 896 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROY 896 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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