Bentley Continental Gt
From 10,037 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Continental Gts fare better: 2021 models pass at 100% vs 96.7% for 2016.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre has a lump and bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 88 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 88 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 34 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 18 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 15 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 8 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 8 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100% | - |
| 2020 | 98% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber |
| 2019 | 96.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2018 | 97.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
3 earlier years
| 2017 | 96.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2016 | 96.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2015 | 100% | - |
Typical mileage
Half of all Continental Gts tested had between 14,228 and 32,930 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,095 median miles, the Continental Gt has 0.014 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Bentley models
| Bentley Continental | 93.1% |
| Bentley Bentayga | 96.9% |
| Bentley Arnage | 90.3% |
| Bentley Continental Gt V8 Auto | 96.5% |
| Bentley Mulsanne | 94.8% |
Common questions
What is the Bentley Continental Gt MOT pass rate?
The Bentley Continental Gt has a 96.8% MOT pass rate based on 10,037 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Bentley Continental Gt?
The most common MOT failure on the Bentley Continental Gt is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 88 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Bentley Continental Gt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Bentley Continental Gt is 23,095 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,228 and 32,930 miles.
Buying a used Continental Gt?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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