Bentley Continental R
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 36 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
36
Model Year
1998
Years Covered
1
About the Bentley Continental R
The Bentley Continental R was MOT tested 36 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (1998), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Compared to the Bentley brand average of 94%, the Continental R is 16 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Bentley models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 1998 detailsHow reliable is the Bentley Continental R?
Bentley Continental R by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 78% | 36 | 48,861 mi |
Questions about the Bentley Continental R
Is the Bentley Continental R reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (1998), the Bentley Continental R averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 36 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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