Bentley Mulsanne (2011)
2011 Bentley Mulsanne
CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 92.2% first-time pass rate compared to the national 80%, and a relatively low dangerous defect rate of 16.7%. This is a genuinely strong result for a 13-year-old ultra-luxury saloon and suggests these cars have been well looked after by their owners.
These vehicles average just over 29,000 miles despite their age—well below the 10,000 miles per year norm—which reflects the limited use typical of this segment. The 0.91 average failures and 5.3 advisories per test indicate mostly minor wear items rather than structural problems, so if you're buying one, prioritise a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection focusing on the air suspension and electronics, which are both common advisory triggers on this platform but not show-stoppers.
What to check before buying a 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles fall between 14,871 and 37,114 miles.
2011 Bentley Mulsanne — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 86 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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16.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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13.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.1%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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12.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.6%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
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12.6%
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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