2020 Bentley Continental: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2020 Bentley Continentals, from 634 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2020 Bentley Continental MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres14% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors2% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Brakes1% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 813 | Tyres 15% |
| 2018 | 593 | Tyres 12% |
| 2017 | 653 | Tyres 13% |
| 2016 | 860 | Tyres 12% |
| 2015 | 803 | Tyres 14% |
| 2014 | 752 | Tyres 12% |
| 2013 | 729 | Tyres 12% |
| 2012 | 738 | Tyres 14% |
| 2011 | 553 | Tyres 14% |
| 2010 | 546 | Tyres 16% |
| 2008 | 882 | Tyres 16% |
| 2007 | 1,342 | Tyres 15% |
| 2006 | 1,062 | Brakes 14% |
| 2005 | 1,107 | Tyres 15% |
| 2004 | 1,033 | Tyres 16% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2020 Bentley Continentals registered in 2020. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score