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D283 FHM

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

53,968 mi
Last recorded53,968 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD283 FHM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 53,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 53,596 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 52,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,565 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off/side and near/side front floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 51,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,208 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe very rusty

top of outer sills door area rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,270 miles

Rear sub frame very rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2017 47,270 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tear drop mount (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tear drop mount (6.1.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear sub frame very rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,537 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe very rusty

both outer sills rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2016 46,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe very rusty

both outer sills rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,774 miles

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

Oil leak

osf tyre perished tread area and split around sidewall

Fail 10 Jul 2015 45,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

osf tyre perished tread area and split around sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,796 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 44,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,675 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,637 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,630 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,489 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,050 miles

o/s outer sill corroded and holed.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 40,037 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s outer sill corroded and holed.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,002 miles

2 x small corrosion holes on offside front outer sill, not in prescribed area advise

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise headlight dip/main beam switch

advise rear number plate lights slightly dim

corrosion evident nearside front sill member [door step]

offside front bumper rusted and holed advise

rear crash boot bar slightly in the way of rear reflectors advise

small movement on steering rack mountains when steering rocked

Fail 27 Jun 2009 39,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 x small corrosion holes on offside front outer sill, not in prescribed area advise

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise headlight dip/main beam switch

advise rear number plate lights slightly dim

corrosion evident nearside front sill member [door step]

offside front bumper rusted and holed advise

rear crash boot bar slightly in the way of rear reflectors advise

small movement on steering rack mountains when steering rocked

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s ans n/s outer and inner sills rust corroded in various places

o/s outer sill holed in 2 places

Fail 11 Jun 2008 37,988 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s ans n/s outer and inner sills rust corroded in various places

o/s outer sill holed in 2 places

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,725 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 36,723 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,814 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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D283 FHM is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D283 FHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D283 FHM is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 September 1986.

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