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27 MG

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,851 mi
Last recorded62,851 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 MG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 62,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 58,989 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 49,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 47,743 miles

Nearside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake motor housing cracked (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,236 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,363 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 43,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,816 miles

Offside Rear deep cut in tyre

Offside Rear deep cut in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,919 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 25,919 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 21,790 miles

both passengers tyres has deap cuts but no cords or ply showing

top and bottom trays fitted

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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27 MG is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 27 MG, 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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27 MG is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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