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D853 UJM

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,395 mi
Last recorded3,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD853 UJM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 3,395 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 3,389 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 3,462 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside weak with corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2007 3,308 miles

underside weak with corrosion particuly the outer sills

Fail 14 Aug 2007 3,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 3,208 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 3,208 miles

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

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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D853 UJM is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D853 UJM, 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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What year was D853 UJM registered?

D853 UJM is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 October 1986.

Is D853 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D853 UJM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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