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

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78.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-13.9%

vs Bentley Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Bentley Continental R — MOT Reliability Overview

The Bentley Continental R has an average MOT pass rate of 78.4%, which is 13.9 percentage points below the Bentley brand average of 92.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Continental R on the road.

Before buying a used Bentley Continental R, 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 R performs at MOT across different model years.

1998

Based on 33 vehicles

81.8%Good
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

28.6%

0

Based on 12 vehicles

75.0%Good
Bentley average: 92.3%
Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

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 R

Bentley Continental R — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Bentley Continental R MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Bentley Continental R?
The average MOT pass rate for the Bentley Continental R is 78.4% 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 Continental R?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Bentley Continental R reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 78.4%, the Bentley Continental R is rated as "Good" 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 R?
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 Continental R?
Typical mileage for the Bentley Continental R: 45,632 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Continental R to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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