2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Bentley Continental MOT pass rate and common faults

746 MOT tests in 2024. 94.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

135Well above average
Passed first time94.2%
Failed or needed repairs5.8%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 746 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    11 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: not working0.4%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords damaged0.3%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres3.6%
  2. Lights & electrics1.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Brakes0.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Bentley Continental?

In 2024, 94.2% of 2014 Bentley Continental cars passed their MOT first time, across 746 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Bentley Continental?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Bentley Continental reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 135, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).