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W121 JHW

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,063 mi
Last recorded41,063 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 JHW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 41,063 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 39,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 38,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 35,100 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 25,863 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 23,669 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 23,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 14,352 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 10,961 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 3,783 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 3,016 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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W121 JHW is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W121 JHW, 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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What year was W121 JHW registered?

W121 JHW is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is W121 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W121 JHW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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