Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Bentley Bentayga?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Bentley Bentayga?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Bentley Bentayga?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Bentley Bentayga reliable?

Based on MOT data from 301 vehicles, the 2022 Bentley Bentayga has a first-time MOT pass rate of 98.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Bentley Bentayga?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Bentley Bentayga are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (9.3% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Bentley Bentayga?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

CarHunch

Get Started

Bentley Bentayga (2022)

301 real MOT outcomes analysed • 98.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Bentley Bentayga

CarHunch analysed 301 real MOT records for the 2022 Bentley Bentayga. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
Which year to buy? →

On this page

AI Analysis Reliability Overview Common Issues Check a Specific Reg Buyer's Checklist Mileage Distribution MOT Averages Colour Breakdown Compare Models

Moderate sample. 301 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Bentley Bentayga is a notably reliable performer, with a 98.2% first-time pass rate that sits 18 percentage points ahead of the UK average—and dangerous defects are vanishingly rare at just 1%. This is essentially a new vehicle cohort (median mileage of 20,393 miles), so it's passing its early MOTs with flying colours as you'd expect from a £150k+ luxury SUV.

These cars are arriving at test centres in pristine condition with almost no failures (0.04 per vehicle on average) and minimal advisories (0.2 per vehicle), which reflects both the quality of the engineering and the likelihood that owners are maintaining them meticulously. If you're considering one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the build quality of the infotainment and interior trim rather than mechanical soundness—the real risk with a Bentayga lies in expensive tech and cabin failures rather than core reliability.

The 2022 Bentley Bentayga passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (98.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

98.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

Check this vehicle

Avg failures / car

0.04

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 13k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 98.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 301 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

A solid choice — agree?

What tends to go wrong

Across 301 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 12.8%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Nail in tyre · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 4.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 3.5%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

See this vehicle's full MOT history & AI hunches

Spot recurring advisories, hidden issues, and how it compares to 301 Bentley Bentayga cars.

Before you buy a 2022 Bentley Bentayga

Based on MOT data from 301 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,081 Bentley Bentayga vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 34.3%

1,058

Black 30.6%

944

Blue 18.3%

565

White 5.9%

182

Red 3.5%

107

Green 3%

Brown 1.2%

Orange 1%

Purple 1%

Silver 0.9%

Gold 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Bentley Bentayga vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,393

typical

12,993

low mileage

27,549

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Bentley Bentayga vehicles fall between 12,993 and 27,549 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,993 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,993–27,549 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Bentley Bentaygas sit.

⚠ Over 37,191 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

Other model years — Bentley Bentayga: All Bentayga years → Which year to buy? →

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Or browse all models: Bentley →

Compare with another model

See how the 2022 Bentley Bentayga stacks up against a rival.

A solid choice — agree?