Bentley Mk1 vs Bentley Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bentley Mk1
89%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Bentley Unknown
90%
MOT pass rate · 9,548 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bentley Mk1 (89%) and Bentley Unknown (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bentley Mk1 | Bentley Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 11% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 64,445 mi | 34,409 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 9,548 |
Most common faults
Bentley Mk1
- Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bentley Unknown
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bentley Mk1 (89%) and Bentley Unknown (90%) 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.