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LJ11 BYR

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,121 mi
Last recorded71,121 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 BYR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 71,121 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 68,439 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 66,369 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,074 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 63,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,723 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS illuminated

Under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,351 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,080 miles

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 1 May 2014 14,547 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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LJ11 BYR is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LJ11 BYR, 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 LJ11 BYR registered?

LJ11 BYR is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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