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V12 TGH

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,892 mi
Last recorded74,892 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 TGH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 74,892 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 72,962 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 71,334 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,921 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 70,623 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 60,103 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 52,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 48,406 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,164 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO SENSOR + REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,871 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2014 33,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,686 miles

front brake pads close to sensor + rear tyres on 2.5mm

Fail 26 Mar 2013 32,685 miles

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

front brake pads close to sensor + rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,460 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 29,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 25,195 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 20,486 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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V12 TGH is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 V12 TGH, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V12 TGH registered?

V12 TGH is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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