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B442 MWV

1984 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,469 mi
Last recorded81,469 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 Bentley Mulsanne82,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB442 MWV
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,469 miles

All 4 Tyres Slight Cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2015 81,464 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

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

All 4 Tyres Slight Cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2014 81,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

all 4 tyres slight cracking on side walls

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake relay lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s/r shaft outer gaiter split

o/s/r shaft inner and outer gaiter split

Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,313 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r outer driveshaft c.v boot deteriated

o/s/r inner driveshaft c.v boot gaitor deteriated

o/s/r outer driveshaft c.v boot gaitor deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,987 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,531 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 78,531 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

both side rear drive shafit boot splits

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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B442 MWV is a 1984 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 82,766 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 B442 MWV, 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 42 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B442 MWV registered?

B442 MWV is a 1984 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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