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B1 HRR

1985 Bentley Mulsanne

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,625 mi
Last recorded175,625 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Bentley Mulsanne89,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 HRR
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 175,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 174,739 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NS of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 173,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 173,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 173,137 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 172,333 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 20 Feb 2014 171,924 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD BALL JOINT BOOTS DETERIOATED

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT + BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 20 Feb 2014 171,924 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD BALL JOINT BOOTS DETERIOATED

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT + BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 19 Feb 2013 171,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 168,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 127,026 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 127,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 166,893 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 165,469 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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B1 HRR is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B1 HRR, 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 B1 HRR registered?

B1 HRR is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B1 HRR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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