Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto?

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 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto?

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 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto?

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 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles, the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto?

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 Flying Spur V8 Auto (2021)

119 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto

CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 53.9%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these early examples are encountering meaningful issues in their first test. The dangerous defect rate of 2.5% is reassuringly low, so safety concerns aren't the primary worry here.

With a median mileage of only 17,281 miles for three-year-old cars, these are lightly-driven vehicles, yet they're still failing MOT at nearly twice the national rate—pointing to build quality or design issues rather than wear and tear. The minimal failure count (0.05 per vehicle) masks what's really happening: these cars are racking up advisories (0.1 per vehicle) and outright fails on first test, suggesting component defects that owners should inspect before purchase, particularly around emissions systems and electrical architecture typical of modern Bentleys.

We have limited data for the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.05

Over 1.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–22k

For context

These stats describe 119 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.

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Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	117	97.1%	0.05

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto 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.

17,281

typical

10,764

low mileage

21,911

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Auto vehicles fall between 10,764 and 21,911 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,764 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.

✓ 10,764–21,911 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 29,579 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

1.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.05

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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