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TCP 514

1989 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,063 mi
Last recorded77,063 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Bentley Mulsanne82,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCP 514
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,046 miles

park brake 16% ( min allowed)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts ,,, n/s lower than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 76,996 miles

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

park brake 16%

Pass 4 Jun 2021 76,987 miles

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

park brake 16%

Pass 29 May 2020 76,722 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 76,894 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,643 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 76,351 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,793 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 75,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,699 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 75,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,447 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 75,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 75,129 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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TCP 514 is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TCP 514, 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 TCP 514 registered?

TCP 514 is a 1989 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 27 October 1989.

Is TCP 514 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCP 514 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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