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G831 WEW

1989 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,429 mi
Last recorded81,429 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG831 WEW
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 81,429 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 81,219 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 81,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Door mirror loose

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,846 miles

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

Nearside mirror slightly loose

all wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2023 80,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,373 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,996 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,686 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,382 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 79,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,743 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 78,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension has very slight oil leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,341 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,097 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 74,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 74,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,070 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,943 miles

offside rear coilspring carrier rusting

Fail 10 Jul 2013 69,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,114 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspect fluid leak offside front near radiator

Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspect fluid leak offside front near radiator

Pass 27 May 2010 63,170 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 63,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,490 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,189 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,896 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

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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G831 WEW is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G831 WEW, 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 G831 WEW registered?

G831 WEW is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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