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WSL 289

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,690 mi
Last recorded47,690 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSL 289
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 47,690 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,556 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 44,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CLAMP DETERIOARTAED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 42,015 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,085 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 38,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of the brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 32,614 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 30,400 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,682 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,264 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,277 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,161 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished between treads

rear tyres on 3mm

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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WSL 289 is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WSL 289, 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 WSL 289 registered?

WSL 289 is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 August 2011.

Is WSL 289 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSL 289 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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