2016 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8L Petrol · RCN 3
2016 Bentley Mulsanne (6.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 17,098 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY MULSANNE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RCN 3 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 17,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Known faults for Bentley Bentley Mulsanne
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RCN 3 Mileage History
- 14/02/20259,775 mi
- 29/01/202617,098 mi+7,323 mi
Average of roughly 7,667 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
RCN 3 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Bentley Mulsanne (RCN 3) between February 2025 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BENTLEY MULSANNE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Power Steering Pump Failure(Serious)
The hydraulic steering pump can fail, leading to heavy steering or noisy operation.
- Coolant Expansion Tank Leaks(Moderate)
The plastic expansion tanks can crack or the seals can fail, leading to slow coolant loss.
- 6.75L V8 Turbo Oil Feed Line Leaks(Serious)
The legendary 6.75-litre V8 uses turbo oil feed lines that can develop leaks as they age, leading to oil consumption, potential turbo damage, and in severe cases engine bay fires if oil contacts hot exhaust components.
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- Power Steering Pump FailureSerious
The hydraulic steering pump can fail, leading to heavy steering or noisy operation.
- Coolant Expansion Tank LeaksModerate
The plastic expansion tanks can crack or the seals can fail, leading to slow coolant loss.
- 6.75L V8 Turbo Oil Feed Line LeaksSerious
The legendary 6.75-litre V8 uses turbo oil feed lines that can develop leaks as they age, leading to oil consumption, potential turbo damage, and in severe cases engine bay fires if oil contacts hot exhaust components.
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