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E5 REX

1989 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,676 mi
Last recorded132,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 REX
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 132,676 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 132,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 131,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 130,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 130,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 129,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 129,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 128,819 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 128,796 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 128,488 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension arm slight play

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

Rear parking brake on limit

Pass 28 Jul 2016 128,312 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 128,312 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 127,986 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 127,986 miles

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

nearside wiper blade worn but clearing screen

Pass 16 May 2012 127,741 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 127,310 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 126,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 126,761 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 125,675 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 125,675 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 124,293 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 116,871 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 116,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Co content high 3.44%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre cut

no spare wheel fitted

play in steering rack

power steering noisy

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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E5 REX is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1989 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,587 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 E5 REX, 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 37 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E5 REX is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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