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F970 RYR

1989 Bentley Mulsanne

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,879 mi
Last recorded86,879 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 RYR
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 86,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 86,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight seepage from suspension unit

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 86,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear small leak from suspension

Offside Front small leak from suspension

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear leak from suspension

Offside Front leak from suspension

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 86,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear leak from suspension

Offside Front leak from suspension

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,605 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,701 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,609 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 82,603 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,517 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 82,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,991 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,827 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 81,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,522 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 80,432 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,797 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 78,943 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 76,888 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 76,888 miles

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

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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F970 RYR is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F970 RYR, 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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What year was F970 RYR registered?

F970 RYR is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F970 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F970 RYR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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