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Bentley Continental

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 6,750 cc

1213 KPMOT history

1213 KP is a black petrol Bentley Continental first used on 1 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
54,277 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1213 KP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1213 KP was last recorded at 54,277 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,268 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,277 miles
  • 2025 – 54,268 miles
  • 2024 – 54,249 miles
  • 2022 – 54,209 miles
  • 2021 – 54,175 miles
  • 2020 – 54,092 miles
  • 2019 – 53,783 miles
  • 2018 – 53,424 miles
  • 2017 – 53,156 miles
  • 2016 – 53,031 miles
  • 2015 – 52,285 miles
  • 2014 – 51,982 miles
  • 2013 – 51,831 miles
  • 2012 – 51,587 miles
  • 2011 – 50,791 miles
  • 2010 – 50,099 miles
  • 2009 – 49,289 miles
  • 2008 – 48,580 miles
  • 2006 – 44,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,277 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,277 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    54,277 miles
    Test number
    214767051937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,268 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    54,268 miles
    Test number
    110708767050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,266 miles (+17)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,266 miles
    Test number
    711906332189
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass54,249 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,249 miles
    Test number
    490348614685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,209 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,209 miles
    Test number
    514934430245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass54,175 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,175 miles
    Test number
    920672495176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,092 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,092 miles
    Test number
    881124702168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,783 miles (+359)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,783 miles
    Test number
    972644940142
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass53,424 miles (+268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,424 miles
    Test number
    975245650933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass53,156 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,156 miles
    Test number
    270466826096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass53,031 miles (+746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,031 miles
    Test number
    574707192941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass52,285 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,285 miles
    Test number
    959910915130
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Pass51,982 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    388161404140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,831 miles (+244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,831 miles
    Test number
    939033873168
    • NoteBOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN A LOWER JOINT

  15. Pass51,587 miles (+796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    225309912430
    • NoteBOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN A LOWER JOINT

  16. Pass50,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    865988531119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,785 miles (+686)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,785 miles
    Test number
    136088931188
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  18. Pass50,099 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    450827820172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,289 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,289 miles
    Test number
    690714909159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,580 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,580 miles
    Test number
    841572598036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,554 miles
    Test number
    614379906148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1213 KP

What vehicle is registration 1213 KP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1213 KP on a black petrol Bentley Continental first used on 1 Jan 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1213 KP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1213 KP is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1213 KP?
The MOT on 1213 KP is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1213 KP done?
1213 KP was recorded at 54,277 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 492 miles a year.
Has 1213 KP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1213 KP has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 1213 KP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1213 KP find?
1213 KP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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