Bentley Continental GT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bentley Continental GT reliable? We analysed 17,552 real MOT tests across 3,385 vehicles to find out.
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The Bentley Continental GT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bentley Continental GT.
Bentley Continental GT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bentley Continental GT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bentley Continental GT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bentley Continental GT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bentley Continental GT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Bentley Continental GT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Bentley Continental GT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Bentley Continental GT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Bentley Continental GT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bentley Continental GT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57 | 96.5% | 7,040 | 16,711 | 19,058 |
| 2020 | 699 | 95.0% | 7,366 | 13,122 | 19,133 |
| 2019 | 3,925 | 95.2% | 9,279 | 15,167 | 22,890 |
| 2018 | 3,554 | 94.7% | 10,520 | 16,941 | 25,702 |
| 2017 | 4,345 | 94.8% | 12,704 | 20,467 | 30,511 |
| 2016 | 4,132 | 94.4% | 13,341 | 21,231 | 32,454 |
| 2015 | 189 | 95.8% | 14,623 | 20,936 | 29,016 |
| 2014 | 67 | 91.0% | 31,558 | 45,809 | 52,947 |
| 2007 | 53 | 81.1% | 38,389 | 44,139 | 73,163 |
| 2005 | 81 | 84.0% | 34,846 | 60,323 | 67,654 |
| 2004 | 63 | 85.7% | 50,663 | 57,395 | 69,904 |
How Long Does a Bentley Continental GT Last?
Based on 3,385 Bentley Continental GT vehicles on UK roads.
Bentley Continental GT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bentley Continental GT 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 Continental GT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.5% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
81.1% MOT pass rate from 53 tests
The best year to buy a used Bentley Continental GT is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.5% across 57 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Bentley Continental GT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Continental GT THIS CAR | 94.6% | 17,552 | 18,515 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 |
| Kia Picanto 1 | 86% | 8,460 | 47,762 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Bentley Continental (90.0% pass rate) and the Bentley Arnage (85.9% pass rate), the Bentley Continental GT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Bentley Continental GTShould you buy a used Bentley Continental GT?
The Bentley Continental GT has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.6% across 17,552 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 Continental GT 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 Continental GT owner drives around 2,523 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 Continental GT 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.