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D77 VJB

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,265 mi
Last recorded95,265 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD77 VJB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 95,265 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,260 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,487 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,203 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 79,156 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,697 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,794 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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D77 VJB is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 D77 VJB, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D77 VJB registered?

D77 VJB is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 August 1986.

Is D77 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D77 VJB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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