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W12 MNR

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,815 mi
Last recorded51,815 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MNR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 51,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has been repaired.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 51,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has been repaired.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 51,772 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 51,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,491 miles

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r air spring dust cover split

Fail 9 Mar 2021 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r air spring dust cover split

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,569 miles

Offside Front Provides insufficient washer liquid

Fail 3 Mar 2020 48,544 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,537 miles

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD

Fail 4 Mar 2019 45,537 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD

Pass 8 May 2017 41,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,697 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 38,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE DIP BEAM ON UPPER LIMIT (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high DIP BEAM ON UPPER LIMIT (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 34,319 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all alloy wheels marked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake mechanism noisy

Pass 22 May 2013 31,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake noisey when applied

play in drivers seat

Fail 22 May 2013 31,710 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake noisey when applied

play in drivers seat

Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop light permently disconected

hand brake motor noisey

tyre presure light on

Fail 15 Jun 2012 30,404 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake motor noisey

tyre presure light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,087 miles

all alloy wheels marked

centre stop light missing

front tyres worn on edges

tyre prsure light on

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs pitted & worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2009 21,874 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

e.m.l. on

Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MNR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MNR, 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 W12 MNR registered?

W12 MNR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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