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W1 MFB

2011 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,604 mi
Last recorded46,604 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 MFB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 46,604 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 275/35/21 Pirelli Pzero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 40,641 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 31,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 30,386 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 28,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 28,480 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,458 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut's on outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut's on outer side wall

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 18,807 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 17,821 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 14,777 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 11,381 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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W1 MFB is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 W1 MFB, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W1 MFB registered?

W1 MFB is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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