Bentley 4.5lte vs Bentley Continental: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bentley 4.5lte
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Bentley Continental
90%
MOT pass rate · 15,170 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bentley 4.5lte (86%) and Bentley Continental (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bentley 4.5lte | Bentley Continental |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 14% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 0.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 70,882 mi | 57,758 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 15,170 |
Most common faults
Bentley 4.5lte
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Bentley Continental
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bentley 4.5lte (86%) and Bentley Continental (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bentley 4.5lte report Full Bentley Continental report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.