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

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96.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.0%

vs Bentley Avg

10

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Bentley Continental Gt — MOT Reliability Overview

The Bentley Continental Gt has an average MOT pass rate of 96.3%, which is 4.0 percentage points above the Bentley brand average of 92.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Continental Gt is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Bentley Continental Gt fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your Continental Gt 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 Gt, 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 Gt performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 155 vehicles

98.7%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

1.3%

Mileage at 3yr

19k mi

2020

Based on 954 vehicles

97.5%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

2.2%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

Mileage at 5yr

28k mi

2019

Based on 3,850 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

4.1%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

Mileage at 5yr

32k mi

2018

Based on 2,803 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

2.7%

Mileage at 5yr

33k mi

2017

Based on 2,736 vehicles

97.3%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

2.1%

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

2016

Based on 2,202 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

3.3%

2015

Based on 171 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

33k mi

2014

Based on 41 vehicles

97.6%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

71k mi

2004

Based on 30 vehicles

86.7%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 2,798 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Mileage at 5yr

21k mi

Top MOT Failures — Bentley Continental Gt

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

1

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

0.6%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

0.4%
3

A tyre cords visible or damaged

0.4%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.6%

Bentley Continental Gt — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Bentley Continental Gt MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Bentley Continental Gt?
The average MOT pass rate for the Bentley Continental Gt is 96.3% 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 Gt?
The most common MOT failures on the Bentley Continental Gt are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.6%), A tyre seriously damaged (0.4%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Bentley Continental Gt reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.3%, the Bentley Continental Gt 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 Gt?
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 Gt?
Typical mileage for the Bentley Continental Gt: 19,284 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Continental Gt to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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