1986 AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E AUTO1.3L Petrol

The 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its three most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 4 June 2025 at 45,038 miles returned a clean pass, confirming the vehicle remains mechanically sound on paper with no advisories or failures logged. Recorded mileage shows exceptionally light use for a 40 year old vehicle. The tests on 19 May 2022 at 44,910 miles, 13 June 2024 at 44,954 miles, and 4 June 2025 at 45,038 miles reveal an average annual accumulation of roughly 84 miles across the documented period. A gap exists between the 2022 and 2024 tests with no 2023 entry, suggesting either a lapse in testing or limited running. The near static odometer implies long stationary periods rather than regular road use. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and floor pans given the age and likely damp storage during standing periods. The clean MOT record does not exempt the Mini from age-related perishables such as degraded suspension bushes, tired shock absorbers, or stiffened brake calipers that a short test may not expose. Verify the automatic transmission fluid condition and selector operation, as low mileage automatics often suffer from seal hardening and torque converter hesitation. The absence of advisories across three tests reflects a well-preserved example, but physical checks on exhaust integrity and tyre sidewall cracking remain prudent before purchase.