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2016 Bentley Bentayga 6.0L Petrol · GRU 120

GRU 120

2016 Bentley Bentayga (6.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 40,430 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BENTLEY BENTAYGA
Year / Origin
2016 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 01 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
40,430 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 6.0L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
5950cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The most recent MOT from February 2026 was a clean pass with no defects recorded, confirming the vehicle is currently in a roadworthy condition. Looking back through the history since 2022, there is a consistent pattern of passes without a single advisory or failure. This suggests a stable condition trend where the vehicle has been maintained to a very high standard. The recorded mileage of 40,430 miles is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,043 miles per year. While this implies light use and less general wear on the drivetrain, such low usage can sometimes be an ambiguous signal, as it may indicate periods where the car stood idle for long durations. Because the MOT history is exceptionally clean, there are no specific mechanical red flags or recurring faults evidenced in the official records. A buyer should prioritize inspecting the health of the battery and checking for any perishing of rubber seals or tyres, as these components can degrade during periods of under-use. A thorough review of the service records is also essential to ensure that scheduled maintenance was performed regardless of the low annual mileage.
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GRU 120 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
  • 40,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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GRU 120 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 13:14
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Bentley Bentayga (GRU 120) between February 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

GRU 120 Mileage History

  1. 17/02/202233,076 mi
  2. 15/02/202335,020 mi+1,944 mi
  3. 20/02/202436,570 mi+1,550 mi
  4. 07/02/202538,853 mi+2,283 mi
  5. 09/02/202640,430 mi+1,577 mi

Average of roughly 1,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Outstanding recall notice
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