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D5 TJS

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,829 mi
Last recorded56,829 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 TJS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 56,829 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 56,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 56,752 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 56,742 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 56,638 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 56,445 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 56,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 55,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,115 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 54,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,100 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 51,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
Steering rack gaiter split 383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 324
fog lamp not working 268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 263
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D5 TJS is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 60,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D5 TJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Designer typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Designer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 TJS registered?

D5 TJS is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is D5 TJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 TJS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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