£8,000 - £10,000
1988 Austin Mini
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 389
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This upgraded Mini Designer features over £20,000 in recent work, including a rebuilt engine, new paint, and interior modifications. While the speedo and oil pressure gauge need attention, the car presents well with a sporty appearance and MOT through July 2026.
Condition
7
Upgraded, good paint, some interior issues.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SAXXL2S1020395213
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
F384DEY
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Upgraded example with over £20,000 spent in the last 3 years.
Registration: F384DEY Chassis: SAXXL2S1020395213 Odometer: 000,020 Transmission: Manual MOT: July 2026
Attractive looking example
Invoices for over £20,000 on file for money spent over the last 3 years on bodywork and engine / mechanical upgrades
MOT through to July 2026 (no advisories)
Upgraded JBW 13-inch Superlight-style alloys with matching Yokohama tyres
Stage 1 large bore centre exit exhaust fitted
Upgraded brakes and suspension
Upgraded interior including roll cage
What started life as a black Mini Designer is now something very different - having been completely gone through and upgraded in the current vendors ownership.
Firstly, the Mini was stripped with all requisite welding and repairs being undertaken before a new coat of white paint was applied at a cost of £4,000 (receipt on file).
It was de-bumpered at the same time, and wide, colour coded arches added in addition to two replacement doors.
In parall...
Points of note
£560
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,775
Median Price (Since 2020)
£97,560
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 25 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
20 miles
Registration Date
1988-08-10
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 18 2025 with 20 miles
Passed
On Jul 26 2024 with 84,290 miles
Passed
On May 10 2023 with 84,122 miles
Failed
On Jul 28 2022 with 84,122 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Failed
On May 19 2022 with 84,122 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On May 14 2015 with 84,122 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Failed
On May 13 2015 with 84,122 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Failed
On Mar 27 2015 with 84,122 miles
There were 16 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- both front upper suspesion arm strut joint boots insecure but prevent ingress of dirt in working position
Passed
On May 18 2013 with 83,943 miles
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