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B431 RLP

1985 Bentley Mulsanne

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,555 mi
Last recorded80,555 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Bentley Mulsanne89,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB431 RLP
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,562 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,498 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2012 80,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,464 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,434 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,304 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,886 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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B431 RLP is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 B431 RLP, 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 B431 RLP registered?

B431 RLP is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B431 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B431 RLP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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