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E451 JAR

1987 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,221 mi
Last recorded149,221 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Bentley Mulsanne111,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 JAR
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 149,221 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 149,576 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 148,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 147,966 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 146,916 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 145,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 144,239 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 141,511 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 141,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 141,048 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 141,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 139,846 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 139,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 137,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 135,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 12 Apr 2010 135,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2009 132,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

o/s/r suspenion unit damp

parking brake has lot of travel (still has reserve travel)

steering rack damp

Pass 20 May 2008 130,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 127,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 124,114 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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E451 JAR is a 1987 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 111,164 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 E451 JAR, 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 39 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 E451 JAR registered?

E451 JAR is a 1987 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 5 October 1987.

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