1989 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · A17 KDP

The 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 July 2025 at 15,794 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean results from the three prior examinations. No advisories or failures appear anywhere in the supplied history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the recorded period. Recorded mileage sits at 15,794 miles against 37 years of age, an average of roughly 427 miles per year. The tests show minimal annual use: 14,918 miles in June 2021, 15,537 by June 2022, then a gap to 15,765 in June 2024 and 15,794 in July 2025. The 2023 slot is absent from the record, suggesting either a lapse in testing or a year off the road. Such low accumulation points to light running or extended storage rather than active daily use. A clean MOT sequence with no flagged items gives no direct evidence of suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion requiring attention. The buyer should still inspect the subframe, floor pans, and A-posts for rust given the age and likely standing periods, as MOT passes on low-mileage classics can miss early moisture damage. Check the tyres for perishing from age rather than wear, and confirm the braking system is free from seized calipers after limited use. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory testing without neglect, but the sparse record and low mileage mean a physical inspection must cover items a pass certificate does not reveal. Verify the engine, clutch, and gearbox operate without issue, since 15,000 miles over decades can conceal degraded fluids and seals.