2014 Bentley Flying Spur — MOT failures & pass rate
1,000 MOT tests on the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur are in this dataset, and 94.8% of them passed. Executive cars of a similar age fail 15.5% of the time, so this is 10.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.5%) and lighting & signalling (1.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, registration plates and rear fog lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 8 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.1% once past 90-120k — 5.2× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 12.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.5% | 25 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 14 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.8% | 8 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.6% | 6 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 5 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 8 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 7 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 6 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 6 | Electronic stability control | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 12.1% | 121 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.0% | 50 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.9% | 39 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.2% | 12 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.8% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 383 | 3.1% |
| 30-60k | 471 | 4.9% |
| 60-90k | 107 | 10.3% |
| 90-120k | 31 | 16.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 206 | 4.9% |
| 2022 | 206 | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 199 | 4.5% |
| 2024 | 191 | 5.8% |
| 2025 | 198 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Flying Spur
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (0.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Bentley Flying Spurs pass their MOT?
94.8% of the 1,000 2014 Bentley Flying Spur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Bentley Flying Spur?
Tyres, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.4%).
Does the 2014 Flying Spur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.1% in the 0-30k band to 16.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,000 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.