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B21 WED

1988 Bentley Mulsanne

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,863 mi
Last recorded76,863 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Bentley Mulsanne77,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 WED
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 76,863 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 76,617 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 75,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 74,777 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 74,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 74,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting cup (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2018 74,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,030 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,804 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,442 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,175 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,099 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,763 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,445 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 71,115 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,536 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,051 miles

front tyres a little low

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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B21 WED is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 77,370 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 B21 WED, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B21 WED registered?

B21 WED is a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is B21 WED safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 WED shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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