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1985 Bentley Mulsanne

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,366 mi
Last recorded82,366 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Bentley Mulsanne89,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AFX
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 82,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 82,345 miles

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,250 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension displacer unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension displacer unit slight leak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner both sides starting to perish

Fail 20 Jul 2017 81,650 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner both sides starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,281 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,842 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,043 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,475 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,102 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 76,102 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 73,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 72,676 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 72,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Bentley Mulsanne?

Based on 15,955 MOT tests across 1,697 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,137
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 628
parking brake recording little or no effort 292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 141
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 123
position lamp(s) not working 113
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1 AFX is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 89,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Mulsanne fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 628 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 AFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Mulsanne typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 AFX registered?

1 AFX is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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