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W12 GWS

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,006 mi
Last recorded74,006 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GWS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 74,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,698 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 67,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,742 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,669 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,644 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,708 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper top inner seal showing signs of slight misting.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,200 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,671 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,209 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,455 miles

Nearside front tyre has a long cut but not exposing the cords

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,419 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,460 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,337 miles

offside front nearside front and nearside rear tyres just 2mm.offside front worn on inner edge.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 21,337 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside front nearside front and nearside rear tyres just 2mm.offside front worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,551 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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W12 GWS is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green 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 GWS, 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.

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What year was W12 GWS registered?

W12 GWS is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is W12 GWS safe to buy?

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