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Bentley Brooklands
Common Car Problems, MOT Failures & Pass Rate Data

16 identified problems139 MOT failure types10K MOT tests analysed1992–1998

Sources: DVSA MOT Test Data + owner-submitted problems

At a Glance

The Bentley Brooklands has 16 identified problems that occur more often than the UK average, with Brake performance below minimum being the most reported. Electrical is the most common MOT failure category. The most serious issue flagged is Parking brake performance below minimum, rated as dangerous. Based on 10K MOT tests from DVSA data.

Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on this model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read how we calculate MOT pass rates and problems →

Below: the full MOT-data picture for the Bentley Brooklands — MOT pass rate vs the UK average, common problems vs UK fleet patterns, the most likely MOT failures by frequency, fault occurrence by mileage band, and pass/fail trends. All numbers drawn from DVSA records.

Bentley Brooklands MOT Pass Rate

Across 10K MOT tests from DVSA data, the Bentley Brooklands (1992–1998) has a fail rate of 23.1%.

All-time UK average fail rate: 34.9%

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Common Bentley Brooklands Problems

Owner-submitted reports plus patterns we've identified across 559 million UK MOT tests. Each MOT-derived item below — whether tagged as a Problem, Wear & Tear or Consumable — shows up noticeably more often on this generation than across the UK fleet, which is why it's here. Owner reports are pinned to the top by default; use the sort and filter pills below to view a specific tier or change the order.

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Tier:MOT ProblemMOT ProblemUnexpected failure — a pattern we've highlighted as occurring significantly more often on this make/model than the UK average.Wear & TearWear & TearDegrades naturally over time with use. Expected to need replacement during the life of the vehicle.ConsumableConsumableRoutine replacement item — brake pads, tyres, bulbs, wiper blades. Expected as part of normal servicing.
Severity:DangerousDangerousMOT failure with an immediate safety risk. The vehicle cannot be driven until the problem is repaired.MajorMajorMOT failure. Must be repaired for the vehicle to pass its MOT.MinorMinorMOT failure on a smaller issue. The car passes its MOT but the problem should be repaired soon.

Brake performance below minimum

MOT ProblemMajorBrakes

919

occurrences

Frequency ratio: 3.8× the UK averageAvg mileage: 81,695 mi

Parking brake condition

MOT ProblemMajorBrakes

362

occurrences

Frequency ratio: 3.0× the UK averageAvg mileage: 75,697 mi

Parking brake performance below minimum

MOT ProblemDangerousBrakes

346

occurrences

Frequency ratio: 2.7× the UK averageAvg mileage: 84,103 mi

Headlamp defect (aim check required on retest)

ConsumableMajorElectrical

215

occurrences

Frequency ratio: 1.3× the UK averageAvg mileage: 90,659 mi

Indicator fault

ConsumableMajorElectrical

184

occurrences

Frequency ratio: 1.6× the UK averageAvg mileage: 85,998 mi

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Problems by mileage

Common problems, MOT failures and advisories on the Bentley Brooklands, grouped by the mileage they typically appear at.

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Other Bentley Brooklands Generations

Brooklands

1992–1998

22 problems

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Brooklands Coupe (Mk2)

2008–2011

0 problems

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Bentley Brooklands problems?

Based on DVSA MOT data for the Bentley Brooklands Brooklands (1992–1998), we have identified 16 common problems. The most frequently reported is "Brake performance below minimum". Electrical is the most common MOT failure category.

How reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

This generation has 10K MOT tests on record with a 23.1% fail rate. A fault is flagged as a "Common Problem" only when it occurs significantly more often on this model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence.

What commonly fails the MOT on a Bentley Brooklands?

There are 139 distinct MOT failure types recorded for the Brooklands (1992–1998), grouped by the mileage these failures typically occur. See the Common MOT Failures section on this page.

Can I report a problem with my Bentley Brooklands?

Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Bentley Brooklands owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.

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