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21 TAY

2012 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,114 mi
Last recorded62,114 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 TAY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 62,114 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 58,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 50,553 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 35,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,518 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 9,052 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 7,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 2,971 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 2,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 2,009 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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21 TAY is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc 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 21 TAY, 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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How do I check the history of 21 TAY?

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What year was 21 TAY registered?

21 TAY is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is 21 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 TAY 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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