Bentley 4500 vs Bentley Continental gt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bentley 4500
97%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
Bentley Continental gt
95%
MOT pass rate · 3,087 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bentley 4500 (97%) and Bentley Continental gt (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bentley 4500 | Bentley Continental gt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 97% ✓ | 95% |
| MOT failure rate | 3% ✓ | 5% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 0.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 40,858 mi | 27,724 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 14 | 3,087 |
Most common faults
Bentley 4500
- oil leaks
- coolant leak
- slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bentley Continental gt
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bentley 4500 (97%) and Bentley Continental gt (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bentley 4500 report Full Bentley Continental gt 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.