Official DVLA Record
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1988 Austin MINI Designer 1.0L Petrol · F585 CFD

F585 CFD

1988 Austin MINI Designer (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 74,426 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
AUSTIN MINI DESIGNER
Year / Origin
1988 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 09/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
74,426 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1988
Engine
998cc

F585 CFD Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
  • 74,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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F585 CFD Mileage History

  1. 28/04/202674,426 mi
  2. 11/05/202674,426 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

F585 CFD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 11:56
MOT Analysis

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 (F585 CFD) between April 2026 and May 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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