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AOB 441

1989 Bentley Mulsanne

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,082 mi
Last recorded94,082 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOB 441
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,082 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 94,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 92,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 90,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,601 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 88,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 86,974 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,535 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 85,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,377 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 81,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,996 miles

slight leak of exhaust gasses from front exhaust join

very slight play in nearside front lower shock obsorber joint

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,069 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 78,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,986 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 77,928 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 77,708 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,611 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 76,611 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,789 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 75,789 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,883 miles

both fuelpipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,590 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 73,590 miles

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

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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AOB 441 is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,587 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 AOB 441, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AOB 441 registered?

AOB 441 is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is AOB 441 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOB 441 shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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