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F540 PJB

1989 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,331 mi
Last recorded162,331 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 PJB
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 162,331 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 160,025 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 155,293 miles

TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER BRAKES ONLY JUST LOCKED OFF

Fail 6 Feb 2024 155,621 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 153,152 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 153,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall due to cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 148,874 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 148,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 145,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,513 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 144,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

signs of fluid leak at suspension accumulator under bonnet

Pass 25 Jan 2019 141,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exstensive repairs under car

Fail 18 Dec 2018 141,205 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

signs of suspension fluid leak at front of vehicle

Pass 27 Dec 2017 136,029 miles

signs of fluid leak at accumulators in engine bay

Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,685 miles

oil leak at gearbox pipes

Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

signs of fluid leak at brake accumulator, unable to prove

signs of fluid leak at suspension accumulator, unable to prove

spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Dec 2015 122,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

signs of fluid leak at brake accumulator, unable to prove

signs of fluid leak at suspension accumulator, unable to prove

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Jan 2015 119,127 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 111,138 miles

rear shock bushes slightly perished

slight weapage around steering rack area

Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 108,293 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

parking brake has slight travel

slight fluxuation front brakes

Pass 27 May 2008 107,158 miles

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

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

steering rack and nearside rear shock absorber have been cleaned down and not been changed items are not leaking at time of retest.

Fail 27 May 2008 107,157 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 106,650 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 104,121 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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F540 PJB is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F540 PJB, 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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F540 PJB is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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