Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Bentley Continental GT?

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 2017 Bentley Continental GT?

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 2017 Bentley Continental GT?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Bentley Continental GT?

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.

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Bentley Continental GT (2017)

624 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.7% first-time pass rate

2017 Bentley Continental GT

CarHunch analysed 624 real MOT records for the 2017 Bentley Continental GT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 15.7% above UK average

95.7%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

20,942

typical mileage

13,810–28,042 middle half

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.33

avg MOT failures per car

over 6.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 Bentley Continental GT

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Bentley Continental GT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,810

low mileage

20,942

typical

28,042

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Bentley Continental GT vehicles fall between 13,810 and 28,042 miles.

2017 Bentley Continental GT — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 543 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.33

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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