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SB 9972

2011 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,024 mi
Last recorded12,024 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB 9972
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 12,024 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 11,573 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 11,080 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 10,499 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 9,610 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 8,901 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 8,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 8,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 7,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,095 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 6,427 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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SB 9972 is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 SB 9972, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB 9972 registered?

SB 9972 is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2011.

Is SB 9972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB 9972 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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