1988 Austin MINI Designer 1.0L Petrol · KXZ 320
1988 Austin MINI Designer (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 195 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI DESIGNER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KXZ 320 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KXZ 320 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 (KXZ 320) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
KXZ 320 Mileage History
- 10/05/202384,122 mi
- 26/07/202484,290 mi+168 mi
- 18/07/202520 mi-84,270 mi
- 03/07/2026108 mi+88 mi
- 15/07/2026195 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly -26,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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