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R12 HCP

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,789 mi
Last recorded53,789 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 HCP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 53,789 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 52,580 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 52,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 51,513 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,050 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2020 49,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,347 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,282 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,908 miles

Front discs corroded inner surface

Offside Front tyre cracking

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,672 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 37,102 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,262 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 32,228 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,462 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 19,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R12 HCP is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 R12 HCP, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R12 HCP registered?

R12 HCP is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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