Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Bentley Mulsanne?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Bentley Mulsanne?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Bentley Mulsanne?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2014 Bentley Mulsanne reliable?

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles, the 2014 Bentley Mulsanne has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Bentley Mulsanne?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Bentley Mulsanne are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12.6% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12.1% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (10.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Bentley Mulsanne?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Bentley Mulsanne (2014)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.3% first-time pass rate

2014 Bentley Mulsanne

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2014 Bentley Mulsanne. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Bentley Mulsanne is exceptionally reliable by MOT standards, with a 96.3% first-time pass rate that sits well above the 80% UK average—dangerous defects are rare at 3.7%, so serious safety issues aren't a concern for this cohort. These cars are running low mileage for their age (median 22,609 miles), which partly explains the stellar results, though the 0.39 average failures per vehicle and 3.5 advisories suggest owners are maintaining them properly rather than just driving them sparingly. The typical Mulsanne in this sample will need minor attention (advisories tend to be wear items like brake pads or trim), not structural repairs. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the transmission and air suspension is sensible—these are the expensive systems to fix—but overall this is a dependable luxury car when properly looked after.

We have limited data for the 2014 Bentley Mulsanne — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.39

Over 8.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 14k–33k

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These stats describe 109 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 109 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 12.6%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 7.9%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 7.4%

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Bentley Mulsanne

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,609

typical

14,270

low mileage

32,927

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles fall between 14,270 and 32,927 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,270 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,270–32,927 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Bentley Mulsannes sit.

⚠ Over 44,451 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Bentley Mulsanne — Still on the Road

Most 2014 Bentley Mulsannes are still being driven.

Strong survival — 85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.39

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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