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9970 RU

1991 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,031 mi
Last recorded80,031 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Bentley Mulsanne83,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9970 RU
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 80,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,999 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 79,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 75,004 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 75,004 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through outer sidewall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through outer sidewall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through outer sidewall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through outer sidewall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 74,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,782 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,100 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,002 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,357 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,476 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,193 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,484 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,853 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,347 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,597 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,259 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,627 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,674 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,812 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,916 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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9970 RU is a 1991 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 83,201 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 9970 RU, 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 35 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 9970 RU registered?

9970 RU is a 1991 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 4 June 1991.

Is 9970 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9970 RU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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