CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJC 391Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,369 mi
Last recorded52,369 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 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

RegistrationHJC 391Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
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

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 52,369 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,066 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 51,845 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,647 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 51,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play securing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,373 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,783 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 49,709 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 48,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,837 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 45,550 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
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

HJC 391Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,018 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 HJC 391Y, 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 43 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 HJC 391Y?

You can check the full history of HJC 391Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJC 391Y registered?

HJC 391Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 June 1983.

Is HJC 391Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJC 391Y shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJC 391Y 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 HJC 391Y. 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.