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Bentley Mulsanne

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 6,750 cc

490 YDEMOT history

490 YDE is a blue petrol Bentley Mulsanne first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
83,568 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
490 YDE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Mulsanne
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

490 YDE was last recorded at 83,568 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,568 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,568 miles
  • 2025 – 83,514 miles
  • 2024 – 83,231 miles
  • 2021 – 83,064 miles
  • 2019 – 83,061 miles
  • 2018 – 82,700 miles
  • 2015 – 82,125 miles
  • 2014 – 81,692 miles
  • 2013 – 81,341 miles
  • 2012 – 79,713 miles
  • 2011 – 79,077 miles
  • 2009 – 76,794 miles
  • 2008 – 74,379 miles
  • 2007 – 74,120 miles
  • 2006 – 74,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,568 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle all pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack
  • AdvisorySteering stiffRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,568 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    83,568 miles
    Test number
    630733856948
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack
    • AdvisorySteering stiff

  2. Fail83,568 miles (+54)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,568 miles
    Test number
    307443934946
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering stiff

  3. Pass83,514 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,514 miles
    Test number
    505219650117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrivers electronic seat adjuster functional?
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low?
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier abit loose

  4. Fail83,514 miles (+283)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,514 miles
    Test number
    115153533810
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrivers electronic seat adjuster functional?
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low?
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier abit loose

  5. Pass83,231 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,231 miles
    Test number
    919927131248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,064 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,064 miles
    Test number
    624445348604
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner main beam n/w
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe by pump cracking

  7. Pass83,061 miles (+361)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,061 miles
    Test number
    383804691578
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner main beam n/w and reflector u/s
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFuel hoses ant pump cracking

  8. Pass82,700 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,700 miles
    Test number
    498863876133
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner main beam n/w and reflector very corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes at pump split

  9. Fail82,656 miles (+531)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,656 miles
    Test number
    972883330715
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner main beam n/w and reflector corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort lowish
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes at pumps splitting
    • AdvisoryO/s/r arch corroding

  10. Pass82,125 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,125 miles
    Test number
    309563405478
    • NoteFluid leak
    • NoteN/s inner main bean n/w

  11. Fail82,125 miles (+433)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,125 miles
    Test number
    135219595198
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFluid leak
    • NoteN/s inner main bean n/w

  12. Pass81,692 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,692 miles
    Test number
    248492204287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail81,692 miles (+351)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,692 miles
    Test number
    378762704293
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass81,341 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,341 miles
    Test number
    116870793183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,340 miles (+1,627)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,340 miles
    Test number
    517169883138
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass79,713 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,713 miles
    Test number
    277331322196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    205649951454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,077 miles (+2,283)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    629444851142
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass76,794 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,794 miles
    Test number
    793585139134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,791 miles (+2,412)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    172011029151
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBrake fluid warning light on
    • NoteN/s/f bulkhead area damp
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread low and cracking

  21. Pass74,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,379 miles
    Test number
    562437628144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,378 miles (+258)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    292127128431
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass74,120 miles (+51)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    74,120 miles
    Test number
    840271847287
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass74,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,069 miles
    Test number
    171439656286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,069 miles
    Test number
    403349356212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 490 YDE

What vehicle is registration 490 YDE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 490 YDE on a blue petrol Bentley Mulsanne first used on 1 Aug 1990. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 490 YDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 490 YDE is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 490 YDE?
The MOT on 490 YDE is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 490 YDE done?
490 YDE was recorded at 83,568 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 481 miles a year.
Has 490 YDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 490 YDE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 490 YDE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 490 YDE find?
490 YDE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle all pipes; offside rear arch corroding; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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