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D871 SWL

1986 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,857 mi
Last recorded75,857 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Bentley Mulsanne75,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD871 SWL
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,857 miles

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

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 14 Oct 2024 75,795 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,563 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 74,563 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated CALIPER PARK BRAKE LEVER SNAPPED (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick HAND BRAKE PAD BROKEN (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 72,782 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,307 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,272 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,182 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,151 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,151 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,121 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,857 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,617 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,580 miles

front steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,342 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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D871 SWL is a 1986 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1986 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 75,857 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 D871 SWL, 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 40 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D871 SWL registered?

D871 SWL is a 1986 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 29 September 1986.

Is D871 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D871 SWL 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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