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M121 DSR

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,221 mi
Last recorded109,221 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 DSR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 109,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 108,610 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 107,566 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 106,109 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 104,906 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 103,776 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 102,894 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 99,522 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,192 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 78,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,927 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 65,927 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2012 32,890 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 32,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 20,304 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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M121 DSR is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 M121 DSR, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M121 DSR registered?

M121 DSR is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is M121 DSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 DSR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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