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Bentley Bentayga MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Bentley Bentayga. Check any Bentayga by registration number below.

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97.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.1%

vs Bentley Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Bentley Bentayga — MOT Reliability Overview

The Bentley Bentayga has an average MOT pass rate of 97.4%, which is 5.1 percentage points above the Bentley brand average of 92.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Bentayga is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Bentley Bentayga fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Bentayga for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Bentley Bentayga, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Bentley Bentayga performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 71 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

28k mi

2021

Based on 1,436 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

1.5%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

2020

Based on 1,675 vehicles

97.4%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

3.3%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

2019

Based on 1,448 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.1%

Retest Rate

0.4%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

2018

Based on 2,843 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

4.5%

Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

2017

Based on 2,523 vehicles

95.8%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

5.8%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2016

Based on 2,023 vehicles

97.0%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

3.2%

0

Based on 2,278 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Mileage at 5yr

34k mi

Top MOT Failures — Bentley Bentayga

The most common reasons a Bentley Bentayga fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.0%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.8%
3

A tyre seriously damaged

0.7%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.4%
5

Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator

0.4%

Bentley Bentayga — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Bentley Bentayga MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Bentley Bentayga?
The average MOT pass rate for the Bentley Bentayga is 97.4% compared to the Bentley average of 92.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Bentley Bentayga?
The most common MOT failures on the Bentley Bentayga are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.0%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.8%), A tyre seriously damaged (0.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Bentley Bentayga reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.4%, the Bentley Bentayga is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Bentley Bentayga?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Bentley Bentayga?
Typical mileage for the Bentley Bentayga: 28,108 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Bentayga to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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