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D850 UDV

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,786 mi
Last recorded57,786 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD850 UDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 57,786 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 54,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 53,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,675 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 47,871 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 47,871 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,003 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,967 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 46,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,672 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 46,671 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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D850 UDV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 50,767 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 D850 UDV, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D850 UDV registered?

D850 UDV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 July 1987.

Is D850 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D850 UDV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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