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W12 RPH

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 85,466 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 83,034 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,935 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 82,657 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,586 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,933 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,866 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,694 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,659 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,743 miles

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

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

warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,455 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 41,019 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,130 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 23,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,404 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 RPH is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 RPH, 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 RPH registered?

W12 RPH is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is W12 RPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 RPH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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