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DEV 40

1984 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,121 mi
Last recorded91,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1984 Bentley Mulsanne82,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEV 40
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 91,052 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,693 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 90,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 89,404 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 88,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 88,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 85,795 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DEV 40 is a 1984 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DEV 40, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DEV 40?

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What year was DEV 40 registered?

DEV 40 is a 1984 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is DEV 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEV 40 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEV 40 have outstanding finance?

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