CarVerify

Free Car Check

B397 VOU

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,997 mi
Last recorded56,997 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB397 VOU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,997 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,822 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 55,808 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,164 miles

front floors rusty

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
Full Austin Mini Mayfair reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B397 VOU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 53,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B397 VOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B397 VOU?

You can check the full history of B397 VOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B397 VOU registered?

B397 VOU is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 September 1984.

Is B397 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B397 VOU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B397 VOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B397 VOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.