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B8 LKF

1985 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Bentley Mulsanne89,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LKF
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,970 miles

Accumulator pressures low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Accumulator pressures low

Headlight lens chipped

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside headlamp lens chipped

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

accumulator pressures low

Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,798 miles

Nearside Front Rubber cracking between treads

Nearside Rear cracking between treads

Offside Rear crack between treads

Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Rubber cracking between treads

Nearside Rear cracking between treads

Offside Rear crack between treads

Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,649 miles

All 4 tyres badly cracked

Front metal oil pipes corroded

NSR lower sill starting to corrode

Nsf shock absorber lower gaitor split but still preventing ingress of dirt

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,647 miles

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

All 4 tyres badly cracked

Front metal oil pipes corroded

NSR lower sill starting to corrode

Nsf shock absorber lower gaitor split but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front suspension strut lower ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing ingeress of dirt

Slight play both rear wheel brearings

Fail 9 Jul 2014 69,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front suspension strut lower ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing ingeress of dirt

Slight play both rear wheel brearings

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,788 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal spungy

Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,732 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,723 miles

osf wishbone lower arm has slight play

Pass 11 May 2007 84,707 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,714 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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B8 LKF is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B8 LKF, 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 B8 LKF registered?

B8 LKF is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 13 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B8 LKF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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