1988 Austin MINI Designer 1.0L Petrol · F121 SFV
1988 Austin MINI Designer (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 38,988 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI DESIGNER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F121 SFV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 38,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F121 SFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini Designer (F121 SFV) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
F121 SFV Mileage History
- 14/05/202638,988 mi
- 20/05/202638,988 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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