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B82 VYC

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,722 mi
Last recorded64,722 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair53,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB82 VYC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 64,722 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 63,955 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 60,724 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,236 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,638 miles

various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,632 miles

surface corrosion forming to floors etc, front crossmember @ master cylinder

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,293 miles

Corrosion to subframe mounts , brake master cylinder mount and various areas but not excessively

Fail 18 Apr 2017 54,293 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to subframe mounts , brake master cylinder mount and various areas but not excessively

Some perishing to rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,052 miles

Slight corrosion to underside and sill areas

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,245 miles

Slight corrosion to underside and sills.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,290 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 49,224 miles

Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 45,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,013 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,496 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,983 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,557 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion offside front sill

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,878 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,561 miles

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
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B82 VYC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B82 VYC, 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 B82 VYC?

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What year was B82 VYC registered?

B82 VYC is a 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 September 1984.

Is B82 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B82 VYC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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