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B17 MLC

1990 Bentley Mulsanne

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,860 mi
Last recorded106,860 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Bentley Mulsanne89,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 MLC
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 106,860 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 105,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 104,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 103,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 102,897 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 101,897 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,264 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,722 miles

Exhaust front pipe heat shield slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Oil leaks.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,043 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,497 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,982 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,492 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,287 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,988 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,935 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 84,935 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 83,470 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,470 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 79,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 75,194 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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B17 MLC is a 1990 Bentley Mulsanne in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 89,930 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 B17 MLC, 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 36 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B17 MLC registered?

B17 MLC is a 1990 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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