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RLZ 771

1981 Bentley Mulsanne

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,459 mi
Last recorded2,459 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Bentley Mulsanne104,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 771
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 2,459 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 182,132 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 182,131 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 182,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 179,600 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 173,468 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 173,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 170,210 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 170,202 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

slight play front wheel bearings

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2007 170,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jun 2007 170,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 161,880 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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RLZ 771 is a 1981 Bentley Mulsanne in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1981 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 104,382 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 RLZ 771, 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 45 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RLZ 771 registered?

RLZ 771 is a 1981 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 13 November 1981.

Is RLZ 771 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLZ 771 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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