1984 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.8L Petrol · B397 JCD
1984 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 1984. Recorded mileage 2,600 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B397 JCD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2022
- 2,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B397 JCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Austin Mini Mayfair (B397 JCD) between September 2007 and February 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
B397 JCD Mileage History
- 04/09/200738,481 mi
- 11/09/200738,500 mi+19 mi
- 19/09/200738,538 mi+38 mi
- 22/09/200841,586 mi+3,048 mi
- 22/09/200841,586 mi
- 15/09/200945,725 mi+4,139 mi
- 22/09/200945,725 mi
- 24/09/201049,985 mi+4,260 mi
- 30/09/201049,985 mi
- 01/10/201153,084 mi+3,099 mi
- 03/10/201153,084 mi
- 05/08/20178 mi-53,076 mi
- 02/11/2018786 mi+778 mi
- 11/09/20191,855 mi+1,069 mi
- 13/01/20212,526 mi+671 mi
- 28/02/20222,600 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly -2,477 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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