Bentley Bentayga Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bentley Bentayga reliable? We analysed 16,054 real MOT tests across 3,504 vehicles to find out.
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The Bentley Bentayga is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bentley Bentayga.
Bentley Bentayga Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bentley Bentayga. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bentley Bentayga MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bentley Bentayga to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bentley Bentayga Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Bentley Bentayga models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Bentley Bentayga Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Bentley Bentayga owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Bentley Bentayga MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bentley Bentayga year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 563 | 96.1% | 13,918 | 22,463 | 29,912 |
| 2021 | 1,087 | 95.8% | 16,638 | 24,479 | 34,045 |
| 2020 | 1,411 | 95.4% | 17,796 | 25,616 | 37,508 |
| 2019 | 1,642 | 94.9% | 17,927 | 27,942 | 40,546 |
| 2018 | 3,467 | 94.2% | 20,843 | 31,781 | 46,117 |
| 2017 | 4,264 | 95.3% | 22,496 | 34,674 | 49,721 |
| 2016 | 3,347 | 94.2% | 20,982 | 33,255 | 49,266 |
| 2015 | 54 | 96.3% | 9,698 | 15,942 | 24,356 |
How Long Does a Bentley Bentayga Last?
Based on 3,504 Bentley Bentayga vehicles on UK roads.
Bentley Bentayga Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bentley Bentayga MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Bentley Bentayga
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.3% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
94.2% MOT pass rate from 3,347 tests
The best year to buy a used Bentley Bentayga is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.3% across 54 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Bentley Bentayga Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Bentayga THIS CAR | 94.8% | 16,054 | 30,597 mi | 10 yrs |
| Bentley Continental | 90% | 209,069 | 37,776 mi | 29 yrs |
| Bentley Arnage | 85.9% | 40,970 | 45,703 mi | 28 yrs |
| Bentley Turbo | 78.7% | 31,416 | 73,541 mi | 41 yrs |
| Jeep Wrangler 2.5 | 70.5% | 12,631 | 78,079 mi | 33 yrs |
Compared to the Bentley Continental (90.0% pass rate) and the Bentley Arnage (85.9% pass rate), the Bentley Bentayga outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Bentley Bentayga has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.8% across 16,054 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Bentley Bentayga with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Bentley Bentayga owner drives around 4,983 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Bentley Bentayga models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.