£13,225 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1988 Austin Mini Upgraded example with over £20,000 spent in the last 3 years
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 276
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Austin Mini has undergone significant upgrades over the past three years, including engine work, body repairs, and interior modifications, with over £20,000 spent. While boasting enhancements like a rebuilt engine, upgraded brakes and suspension, and a fresh coat of paint, some issues need attention, such as a non-functional speedometer and a loose headliner.
Condition
6
The car is described as having been stripped and repainted, with welding and repairs undertaken. It has upgraded features like brakes, suspension, and interior, but the speedo is not working, and the oil temperature gauge is not connected. The headliner is loose, and while the paintwork is ceramic coated and in great condition, there are perspex windows and bullet mirrors, and Martini-style decals are not yet fitted. These factors suggest moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
SAXXL2S1020395213
Chassis No:
Odometer:
20 miles
F384DEY
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
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 parallel, Mini Sport were employed to rebuild the original engine with a modified 998 head and tricky cam (Kent 500) with an HS4 SU carb and cone filter at a cost of over £5,000.
Please note that the engine is still being run in and operating instructions are included in the file together with a booklet summarising the full engine specification.
It is believed the engine is now pushing out in the region of 75 bhp - although we have no evidence of this.
The overall effect of these upgrades is impressive.
The paintwork is in great condition cou...
Points of note
£560
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,248
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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