2021 Bentley Continental: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2021 Bentley Continentals, from 404 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 404 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2021 Bentley Continental MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres12% 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.
- Lights and electrics1% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 447 | Tyres 11% |
| 2020 | 634 | Tyres 14% |
| 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% |
| 2009 | 417 | Tyres 17% |
| 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 2021 Bentley Continentals registered in 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score