Bentley Continental MOT Check

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

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93.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.1%

vs Bentley Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Bentley Continental — MOT Reliability Overview

The Bentley Continental has an average MOT pass rate of 93.3%, which is 1.1 percentage points above the Bentley brand average of 92.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Continental is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Bentley Continental fails its MOT are number plate showing an incorrect registration, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. If you are preparing your Continental 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 Continental, 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 Continental performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 159 vehicles

99.4%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.8%

Mileage at 5yr

20k mi

2017

Based on 403 vehicles

99.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

29k mi

2016

Based on 1,624 vehicles

96.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

3.2%

2015

Based on 3,363 vehicles

96.5%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

4.1%

Mileage at 10yr

55k mi

2014

Based on 3,677 vehicles

97.0%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

3.5%

Mileage at 10yr

61k mi

2013

Based on 3,186 vehicles

95.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

5.0%

Mileage at 10yr

63k mi

2012

Based on 3,043 vehicles

94.5%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

6.2%

Mileage at 10yr

64k mi

2011

Based on 2,403 vehicles

95.0%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

4.9%

2010

Based on 1,887 vehicles

90.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

9.3%

2009

Based on 1,438 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

8.3%

2008

Based on 2,978 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

8.6%

2007

Based on 4,870 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

5.9%

2006

Based on 4,065 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

8.5%

2005

Based on 4,084 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

6.6%

2004

Based on 3,801 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

7.2%

2003

Based on 39 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

2002

Based on 48 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2001

Based on 46 vehicles

97.8%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2000

Based on 63 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

2.4%

1999

Based on 115 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.9%

1998

Based on 234 vehicles

97.0%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1997

Based on 279 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

1.9%

1996

Based on 150 vehicles

83.3%Good

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

6.6%

1995

Based on 111 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.3%

1994

Based on 157 vehicles

81.5%Good

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

11.7%

1993

Based on 126 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

5.2%

1992

Based on 86 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.2%

1990

Based on 75 vehicles

90.7%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.3%

1989

Based on 50 vehicles

98.0%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 12,070 vehicles

91.6%Excellent

Bentley average: 92.3%

Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

Top MOT Failures — Bentley Continental

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

Number plate showing an incorrect registration

4.5%

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

1.0%

Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

0.7%

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

0.6%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

0.6%

Bentley Continental Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Bentley Models

Compare MOT reliability across Bentley models.

Bentley Continental Gt V8 Auto

94.6% pass rate

Bentley Continental Gtc

98.9% pass rate

Bentley Arnage

91.9% pass rate

Bentley Continental Gt Speed Auto

96.2% pass rate

Bentley Azure

93.4% pass rate

Bentley Mulsanne

93.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Bentley Continental

Bentley Continental — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Bentley Continental MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Bentley Continental?

The average MOT pass rate for the Bentley Continental is 93.3% 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 Continental?

The most common MOT failures on the Bentley Continental are: Number plate showing an incorrect registration (4.5%), Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (1.0%), Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Bentley Continental reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 93.3%, the Bentley Continental 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 Continental?

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What mileage should I expect on a Bentley Continental?

Typical mileage for the Bentley Continental: 20,395 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Continental to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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