Bentley Tourer Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bentley Tourer reliable? We analysed 794 real MOT tests across 146 vehicles to find out.
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The Bentley Tourer is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include service brake: efficiency below requirements, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bentley Tourer.
Bentley Tourer Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bentley Tourer. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bentley Tourer MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bentley Tourer to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bentley Tourer Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Bentley Tourer fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Bentley Tourer Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Bentley Tourer owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Bentley Tourer MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bentley Tourer year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 87 | 93.1% | 5,842 | 22,982 | 40,913 |
| 1928 | 68 | 98.5% | 15,894 | 26,724 | 32,830 |
| 1927 | 63 | 98.4% | 23,056 | 29,193 | 44,316 |
| 1924 | 61 | 96.7% | 3,016 | 8,601 | 41,887 |
How Long Does a Bentley Tourer Last?
Based on 146 Bentley Tourer vehicles on UK roads.
Bentley Tourer Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bentley Tourer 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 Tourer
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
98.5% MOT pass rate from 68 tests
93.1% MOT pass rate from 87 tests
The best year to buy a used Bentley Tourer is 1928, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.5% across 68 tests. The 1929 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Bentley Tourer Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Tourer THIS CAR | 93.8% | 794 | 20,496 mi | 102 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 |
| Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI | 80.5% | 1,475 | 107,150 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Bentley Continental (90.0% pass rate) and the Bentley Arnage (85.9% pass rate), the Bentley Tourer outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Bentley TourerShould you buy a used Bentley Tourer?
The Bentley Tourer has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.8% across 794 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Bentley Tourer are service brake: efficiency below requirements (7 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (5), and brake recording little or no effort (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Bentley Tourer owner drives around 456 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 Tourer models stay on UK roads for around 102 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching 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.