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B38 WYM

1984 Bentley Mulsanne

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,573 mi
Last recorded59,573 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Bentley Mulsanne82,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB38 WYM
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 59,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,181 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,979 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,906 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 58,710 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 58,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,525 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,355 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,886 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 56,694 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,604 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2009 56,603 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2008 56,598 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

auto.fluid leak

rear parking brake shoes low

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,061 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 56,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2006 54,098 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 54,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

F/AND O/S/REAR B/PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE TREAT ASAP PLAY STARTING IN STEERING JOINTS O/S/REAR DISC INNER FACE PITTED UNABLE TO VIEW F/R/PADS FULLY

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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B38 WYM is a 1984 Bentley Mulsanne in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1984 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 82,766 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 B38 WYM, 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 42 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B38 WYM is a 1984 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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