Bentley Bentayga vs Bentley R type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bentley Bentayga
95%
MOT pass rate · 3,152 vehicles
More reliable
Bentley R type
91%
MOT pass rate · 141 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bentley Bentayga is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 91%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bentley Bentayga | Bentley R type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 95% ✓ | 91% |
| MOT failure rate | 5% ✓ | 9% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 41,382 mi | 60,814 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3,152 | 141 |
Most common faults
Bentley Bentayga
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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Bentley R type
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Bentley Bentayga is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 91%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.