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A8 SGJ

1985 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,408 mi
Last recorded91,408 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Bentley Mulsanne89,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SGJ
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 91,408 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 91,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,896 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 90,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,498 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,080 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 90,064 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,878 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,363 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,756 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 88,738 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 88,666 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 88,522 miles

both nearside trackrod ends have slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2008 88,502 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,869 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 87,869 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant light on

signs of n/s/f brake hoses/pipes leaking

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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A8 SGJ is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A8 SGJ, 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 A8 SGJ registered?

A8 SGJ is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A8 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 SGJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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