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W12 MRV

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,438 mi
Last recorded66,438 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MRV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 66,438 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 66,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 66,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 67,565 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 65,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,079 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 61,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,433 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,467 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,467 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,571 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 49,571 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,924 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,701 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,481 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 28,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,105 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,411 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,601 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 10,899 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 MRV is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

W12 MRV is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is W12 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 MRV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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