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C13 MPW

1985 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,966 mi
Last recorded111,966 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Bentley Mulsanne89,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 MPW
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 111,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 111,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 111,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 110,926 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 109,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,824 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,569 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 107,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,914 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,808 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 105,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 105,035 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 105,032 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 104,338 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 103,631 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 101,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 100,881 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 99,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,621 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2007 98,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,219 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 93,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake pads getting close to legal limits.

rear handbrake pads 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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C13 MPW is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C13 MPW, 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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C13 MPW is a 1985 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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