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916 BTR

1986 Bentley Mulsanne

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,632 mi
Last recorded73,632 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Bentley Mulsanne75,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration916 BTR
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,632 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s. o/s, front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension quite rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2023 73,626 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s. o/s, front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension quite rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear suspension is rusty

Pass 30 May 2017 73,603 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SOME RUST ON UNDER SIDE

Fail 26 May 2017 73,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

ALL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SOME RUST ON UNDER SIDE

Fail 6 Feb 2017 73,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion lower inner sills (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 73,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 73,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rearfluid suspension unit supply pipes but not seriously weakened

n/s outer sill corroded

rear valances corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 73,942 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer sill corroded

rear valances corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 72,345 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 71,614 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 70,032 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 70,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 68,360 miles

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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916 BTR is a 1986 Bentley Mulsanne in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 75,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 916 BTR, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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916 BTR is a 1986 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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