Bentley Unknown (2014)
2014 Bentley Unknown
CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2014 Bentley Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 Bentley has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 8.3%, starkly below the UK average of 80%—a severe reliability red flag that suggests serious structural or mechanical issues plague the vast majority of these vehicles. The complete absence of dangerous defects (0%) is the only saving grace, though it hardly matters when only 1 in 12 cars pass their test without any faults.
With a median mileage of just 22,044 miles for a decade-old car, these Bentleys are either garage queens or have been heavily serviced, yet they still fail MOT in dramatic numbers—indicating design or age-related problems money alone cannot easily fix. If you're considering one, budget for immediate professional pre-purchase inspection and expect significant repair costs whatever the odometer reads.
What to check before buying a 2014 Bentley Unknown
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 2014 Bentley Unknown 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.
Half of all 2014 Bentley Unknown vehicles fall between 8,891 and 41,918 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Bentley Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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22.2%
all 4 tyres fitted showing signs of perishing
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22.2%
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
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22.2%
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
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11.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.1%
Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner lip
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11.1%
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts
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11.1%
Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
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11.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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