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W12 MGC

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,610 mi
Last recorded103,610 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MGC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 103,610 miles

Front Lower front cross braces corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower rear cross braces corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,022 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,533 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 94,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,187 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,280 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,932 miles

park light on but working!

Pass 21 Jul 2018 75,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 71,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,324 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,710 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 53,706 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,230 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,946 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,793 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 MGC is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 MGC, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 MGC registered?

W12 MGC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is W12 MGC safe to buy?

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