
Not Sold (Est: £12,000 - £15,000)
1971 MORRIS MINI VAN
United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026 • Lot 655
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Australian-built Mini Clubman van is a rare find, boasting a recent high-end restoration and engine upgrade. With only one UK owner since 2016 and a feature in MiniWorld, this classic is ready to be enjoyed.

Condition
8
The car is described as beautifully restored and ready to go, with a 5-figure restoration completed at The East Anglian Mini Centre in 2017. It has an upgraded engine and comes with a collection of invoices and a feature in MiniWorld magazine. The description indicates that the car is very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections, aligning with a rating of Excellent.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
YJBAV6R1005
Chassis No:
Odometer:
62,000 miles
DVK 329J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This Australian-built Mini Clubman van is described by the vendor as “very well known in Mini circles” and “beautifully restored and ready to go.
This is one of the best and rarest Minis for sale in the UK." It was recently offered as a competition prize but the winner decided to take the cash alternative instead.
The odometer shows c.62k.
The Mini was first registered in the UK in 2016, and the V5C indicates only 1 registered keeper since then.
It comes with an excellent collection of invoices, including some for its 5-figure restoration at The East Anglian Mini Centre in 2017.
The engine has been upgraded to 1098cc (with Australian motif on its rocker cover), although the V5C still says 848cc.
The file also includes a CD of photos, and a 6-page feature devoted to this car in MiniWorld magazine.
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Points of note
£2,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,459
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,872
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 12 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
61,669 miles
Registration Date
1971-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 13 2018 with 61,669 miles
Passed
On Nov 04 2016 with 61,664 kilometers


