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R12 SGB

2008 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,537 mi
Last recorded46,537 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 SGB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 46,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 44,093 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rearward bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rearward bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,679 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,513 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 40,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,205 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,760 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 35,886 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 32,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,493 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 25,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 13,061 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 8,503 miles

SURFACE CORROSION AT ALL BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 16 May 2011 5,366 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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R12 SGB is a 2008 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 R12 SGB, 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 R12 SGB registered?

R12 SGB is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is R12 SGB safe to buy?

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