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RF12 WKC

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,640 mi
Last recorded159,640 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 WKC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 159,640 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 159,539 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right arm! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 153,412 miles

ENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 147,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 145,308 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2021 145,308 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 139,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x2 of 4 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 132,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNABLE TO SEE INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNABLE TO SEE INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMPS CRACKED SLIGHT LEAK X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 132,760 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNABLE TO SEE INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNABLE TO SEE INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMPS CRACKED SLIGHT LEAK X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 124,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 124,233 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear No Plate wrong colour (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 119,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 119,485 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,000 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 118,000 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 103,168 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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RF12 WKC is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 RF12 WKC, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RF12 WKC is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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