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LJ61 CVE

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,523 mi
Last recorded72,523 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 CVE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,992 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,862 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 70,489 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,305 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,949 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,580 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,074 miles

1 of the number plate lamps inop (3 x working)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 34,223 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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LJ61 CVE is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ61 CVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ61 CVE registered?

LJ61 CVE is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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