2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

716 MOT tests in 2024. 91.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

143Well above average
Passed first time91.6%
Failed or needed repairs8.4%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 716 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  5. Washers: not working0.7%
  6. Side repeaters: not working0.4%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.3%
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  10. Wipers: not working0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres2.9%
  2. Lights & electrics2.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  5. Brakes1.5%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 91.6% of 2012 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 716 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Bentley Continental?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2012 Bentley Continental reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 143, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).