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8 HOV

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (29 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.5%

Mileage

27,160 mi
Last recorded27,160 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 HOV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

29 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 27,160 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 372,119 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 26,849 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 371,228 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 26,660 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 367,480 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 365,201 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 365,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 26,205 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 25,311 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 25,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 362,340 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 24,789 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 357,515 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 23,243 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 336,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 20,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 304,852 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 268,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,019 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 215,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake just met the require park brake which is 17%

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 166,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 6,788 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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8 HOV is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.5%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 8 HOV, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8 HOV registered?

8 HOV is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 February 2011.

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