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JEF 213

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,038 mi
Last recorded19,038 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 213
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 19,038 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 17,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 16,430 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 14,968 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 13,756 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 12,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 11,821 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 11,215 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 10,696 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 9,968 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 8,473 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 8,468 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre[leaking]

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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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JEF 213 is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JEF 213, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEF 213 registered?

JEF 213 is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is JEF 213 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEF 213 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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