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G979 VYL

1990 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,604 mi
Last recorded125,604 miles
Recorded on4 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Mulsanne89,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 VYL
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2025 125,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 124,697 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 124,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 123,659 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 123,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 123,308 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 123,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 123,004 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 121,413 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 121,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 119,810 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipe perished at rear

Pass 5 Jun 2013 118,528 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 117,832 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,193 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 114,535 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Park brake Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

nearside and offside rear outer sills rusty(not through at time of test with corrosion assessment tool)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outside edge

offside front floor damp (wiped off and no visible signs of leaks)

offside front seatbelt slightly damaged

rear number plate lights dim

some corrosion to brake pipes and suspension pipes throughout

unable to assess all corosion of pipes due to positioning

Fail 2 Mar 2010 114,535 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills rusty(not through at time of test with corrosion assessment tool)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outside edge

offside front seatbelt slightly damaged

rear number plate lights dim

some corrosion to brake pipes and suspension pipes throughout

unable to assess all corosion of pipes due to positioning

Pass 1 Mar 2008 112,016 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 112,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 96,045 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 96,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2006 83,827 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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G979 VYL is a 1990 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G979 VYL, 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 G979 VYL registered?

G979 VYL is a 1990 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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