2014 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0L Petrol · V55 CEO

The most recent test on 24 March 2026 at 47,175 miles returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, confirming the Bentley currently meets minimum roadworthiness standards. The maintenance trend has been stable for nearly a decade; since a retest in February 2017 resolved a headlamp washer fault and four tyre sidewall cuts, every subsequent annual examination has passed without a single advisory item. This suggests a consistent standard of preparation and no emerging mechanical deterioration detectable within the MOT test scope. Mileage accumulation remains low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,900 miles per year. The early history shows steady annual increments of 3,000 to 4,000 miles until the 2023 test at 35,215 miles, where the odometer barely moved to 36,570 miles by March 2024. Usage then increased noticeably, climbing to 40,840 miles by March 2025 and reaching the current 47,175 miles, indicating a recent shift to more regular driving. No mileage discrepancies or gaps appear in the DVSA record. The 2017 failure highlighted sidewall damage across all four tyres and an inoperative offside front headlamp cleaning device, both rectified for the pass a day later. No suspension, braking, or corrosion advisories have surfaced since, yet the low historical mileage and periods of inactivity warrant specific scrutiny. A buyer should inspect the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion or binding caused by extended standing, examine suspension bushes and air springs for perishing, and verify the structural integrity of the subframes and sills where underbody sealant may have masked early rot. Tyre date codes deserve attention, as low mileage often leaves rubber ageing well before the tread wears out.