2012 Bentley Continental 4.0L Petrol · FC03 RLC

The Bentley Continental presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 November 2025 at 25,368 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT results since at least 2021. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a 14-year-old vehicle. From the 4 November 2021 test at 24,466 miles to the 10 November 2025 test at 25,368 miles, the car covered just 902 miles across four years, averaging roughly 225 miles per year. The DVSA record shows no gaps in annual testing and no rapid accumulation, with each entry separated by a normal 12-month cycle and increments of under 300 miles. Such low throughput suggests prolonged standing periods rather than active daily driving. A clean MOT history with zero advisories across five consecutive tests indicates the previous keeper maintained statutory test standards, though the absence of flagged wear on items like suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions offers no insight into component life remaining. Low mileage combined with long dormancy typically accelerates perishable degradation such as tyre sidewall cracking, seized calipers, and underbody corrosion unseen by the tester. A buyer should commission a physical inspection focused on structural integrity beneath sills and subframes for trapped moisture rust, verify brake freedom after standing, and assess age-related tyre hardening. The W12 drivetrain and air suspension demand scrutiny for seal weeping that a pass certificate will not disclose.