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J85 HLG

1992 Bentley Mulsanne

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,682 mi
Last recorded98,682 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Bentley Mulsanne95,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 HLG
MakeBentley
ModelMulsanne
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 98,682 miles

Parking brake just in

Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,652 miles

Parking brake just in

Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,761 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 95,992 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 95,991 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 95,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,768 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,762 miles

Accumulator on engine slightly sweaty/wet

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F wing corroded at bottom corner.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,435 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 65,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 95,148 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 95,058 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 94,260 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 93,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 91,530 miles

center rear seatbelt slow to return

light damage to o/s/f seatbelt

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2006 90,002 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 89,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in all wheel bearings

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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J85 HLG is a 1992 Bentley Mulsanne in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1992 Bentley Mulsanne models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 95,992 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 J85 HLG, 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 34 years old, this Bentley Mulsanne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J85 HLG registered?

J85 HLG is a 1992 Bentley Mulsanne, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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