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W12 ROJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,538 mi
Last recorded79,538 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 ROJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 79,538 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 78,479 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 78,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust pitting to front inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 76,923 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,551 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,067 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,780 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 70,744 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,221 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,256 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,294 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,848 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 35,848 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 35,848 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,285 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 25,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,042 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 ROJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ROJ, 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 ROJ registered?

W12 ROJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is W12 ROJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 ROJ 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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