CarVerify

Free Car Check

SAM 197S

2012 Bentley Mulsanne

Grey Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,113 mi
Last recorded13,113 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Mulsanne26,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 197S
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 13,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 12,763 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 12,123 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 11,326 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 10,590 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 9,871 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 9,532 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 8,208 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 6,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 6,225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 3,672 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Mulsanne?

Based on 15,955 MOT tests across 1,697 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,137
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 628
parking brake recording little or no effort 292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 141
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 123
position lamp(s) not working 113
Full Bentley Mulsanne reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SAM 197S is a 2012 Bentley Mulsanne in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 26,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Mulsanne fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 628 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAM 197S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Mulsanne typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 14 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAM 197S?

You can check the full history of SAM 197S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SAM 197S registered?

SAM 197S is a 2012 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SAM 197S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 197S shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAM 197S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SAM 197S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.