Bentley Continental vs Bentley Mkv1 special: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bentley Continental
90%
MOT pass rate · 15,170 vehicles
Bentley Mkv1 special
89%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bentley Continental (90%) and Bentley Mkv1 special (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bentley Continental | Bentley Mkv1 special |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% ✓ | 89% |
| MOT failure rate | 10% ✓ | 11% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 57,758 mi | 37,204 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 15,170 | 3 |
Most common faults
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)
Bentley Mkv1 special
- nearside and offside trackrod ends close to tyres
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- small stone damage o/s head light
- vehicle fitted with two master cylinders,1 for front -1 for rear
- Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bentley Continental (90%) and Bentley Mkv1 special (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.