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Mini Classic Mini

Classic-Mk3+ - Mini Mk III and later

1986 Mini City E

1986

3,396 miles

Manual

Petrol

£10,000 – £15,000

Estimate range

Bidding starts 24 Oct at 11:00

Listing Source

Spicers Auctioneers

Auction

Auction Date

Saturday, 24 October 2026

Starts at 11:00

30 days until auction

Estimate

£10,000 - £15,000

Location

Goole, United Kingdom

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Buyer notes

Shows just 3,396 miles from new and is supplied with a V5C and tool kit.
Finished in metallic Silver Leaf with a Prussian Blue interior.
New tyres have recently been fitted all round.
Accompanied by an MOT valid until July 2027.

There is no paper service history available to support the mileage.
DVLA MOT records display mileage discrepancies between 2010 and 2021.
Recently discovered stored inside a long-term owner's house.

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Description

1986 Mini City E, 998cc. Registration number D853 UJM. VIN number SAXXL2S1020324519. Engine number 99HB81P0124441. Sold with the V5C, 3,396 miles from new, 2 x keys (5 in total), partial MOT history, tool kit. The classic Mini was a revolution on wheels, with an extraordinary level of accommodation for its size and an innovative rubber cone suspension system that helped endow the newcomer with go kart-like handling. Over 41 years the remarkable model progressed through no less than seven generat...

About the Mini City

The Mini City (1980-1988) was the budget model with basic specification. 998cc 40hp. Affordable Mini ownership. Values from £8k for good examples.

Known Issues to Watch For

Classic Mini: Rust is critical - check subframes (front and rear mounting points), sills (structural), floor pans, A-panels, scuttle, inner wings. A-series engine robust but oil leaks universal. Timing chain needs attention. 1.3i fuel injection reliable but sensors age. Budget £1.5-4k annually. Heritage shells available for rebuilds.

Desirable Options

Cooper 1.3i (best spec), Matching numbers, Good subframes, Rust-free shell, Full service history

Specifications

Performance

Horsepower40 hp

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine0.0L

Fuel TypePetrol

TransmissionManual

Drive TypeFWD

Vehicle Details

Year1986

Mileage3,396 miles

Body StyleHatchback

RegistrationD853 UJM

VINSAXXL2S1020324519

MOTValid

Production Info

Production Years1980 - 2000

GenerationClassic-Mk3+