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W12 COV

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,143 mi
Last recorded84,143 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 COV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,143 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 84,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,057 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,030 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 82,945 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 82,058 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,801 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,875 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,939 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,290 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,313 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,095 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,156 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,835 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,602 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,011 miles

could not jack front of vehicle up to check front suspension

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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W12 COV is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 W12 COV, 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 22 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 W12 COV registered?

W12 COV is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is W12 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 COV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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