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SVR 169W

1981 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,900 mi
Last recorded127,900 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1981 Bentley Mulsanne104,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 169W
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 127,900 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 127,900 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 127,922 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 127,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 126,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 126,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Apr 2009 126,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 126,216 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 125,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 123,539 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 123,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 122,590 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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SVR 169W is a 1981 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SVR 169W, 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 SVR 169W registered?

SVR 169W is a 1981 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 19 March 1981.

Is SVR 169W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 169W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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