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D8 RDK

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,523 mi
Last recorded49,523 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 RDK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 49,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 48,998 miles

Undertrays Fitted Preventing Inspection of Some Testable Components

Fail 10 Apr 2025 48,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35 ZR21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coolant Low

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

Undertrays Fitted Preventing Inspection of Some Testable Components

Pass 27 Mar 2024 48,353 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,221 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,215 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 39,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 22,647 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 20,759 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 20,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,691 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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D8 RDK is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc 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 D8 RDK, 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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What year was D8 RDK registered?

D8 RDK is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is D8 RDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 RDK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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