1988 Austin MINI Designer 1.0L Petrol · D5 TJS
1988 Austin MINI Designer (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1988. Recorded mileage 56,829 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI DESIGNER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 998cc
D5 TJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 56,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D5 TJS Mileage History
- 22/05/202356,638 mi
- 10/05/202456,742 mi+104 mi
- 10/05/202456,752 mi+10 mi
- 12/07/202556,820 mi+68 mi
- 18/07/202556,829 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 89 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D5 TJS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini Designer (D5 TJS) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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