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WJH 326Y

1982 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,753 mi
Last recorded35,753 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair50,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 326Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 35,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 35,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 34,932 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 34,771 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 34,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,106 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 33,267 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,878 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in O/S/F steering rack joint.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight steering rack movement in u clamps.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,029 miles

both front floors starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,209 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,704 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 22,704 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f brake hose perished.

vehical starting to corrode

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,578 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 22,578 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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WJH 326Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 50,898 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 WJH 326Y, 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 44 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 WJH 326Y registered?

WJH 326Y is a 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 December 1982.

Is WJH 326Y safe to buy?

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