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WL12 LKN

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,278 mi
Last recorded43,278 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 LKN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 43,278 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 42,197 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 41,382 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 39,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 37,854 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 35,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 27,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 26,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,656 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 26,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,937 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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WL12 LKN is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 WL12 LKN, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WL12 LKN registered?

WL12 LKN is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is WL12 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 LKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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