BENTLEY MULSANNE MOT pass rate
95.9% of 2,728 BENTLEY MULSANNE MOT tests pass.
The MULSANNE's pass rate of 95.9% is in line with the average across all BENTLEY models, at 95.0%.
The BENTLEY MULSANNE passes its MOT 95.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 98.6% at 3–6 years to 88.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (16) | 16 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 98.6% | 356 | 18,291 miles |
| 6–10 years | 98.0% | 1,040 | 28,831 miles |
| 10–15 years | 96.9% | 828 | 43,651 miles |
| 15+ years | 88.3% | 488 | 87,683 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BENTLEY MULSANNE
The most common reason the BENTLEY MULSANNE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 47.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 41.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 24.7% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Tyres | 23.3% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 11.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 10.3% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 9.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related BENTLEY models
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 95.3% pass rate
- BENTLEY BENTAYGA — 97.4% pass rate
- BENTLEY ARNAGE — 92.3% pass rate
- BENTLEY TURBO — 87.1% pass rate
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 96.6% pass rate
- BENTLEY BROOKLANDS — 88.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BENTLEY MULSANNE?
- 95.9% of BENTLEY MULSANNE MOT tests pass, based on 2,728 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BENTLEY MULSANNE?
- The most common reason the BENTLEY MULSANNE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 47.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the BENTLEY MULSANNE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BENTLEY service history guide for how to check and keep one.