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£6,480 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1979 AUSTIN MINI CITY
United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2026 • Lot 792
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Austin Mini City, first registered in 1979, features a believed 1275cc MG Metro engine upgrade, Cooper S brakes, and a collection of receipts from around 2012 related to an extensive restoration. Its sporty interior boasts a 6-point roll cage, Cobra bucket seats, and the car has a long, advisory-free MoT, making it a mechanically sound, albeit modified, classic.

Condition
6
The car has undergone an extensive restoration involving many new panels, suggesting a commitment to improving its condition. However, it also has an engine modification (1275cc MG Metro engine instead of the original 998cc), Cooper S brakes, and 10in Starmag alloys, indicating non-original parts. The interior features like the 6-point roll cage and Cobra bucket seats point to modifications for performance. The car has an advisory-free MoT until 2027, showing it's currently roadworthy. Overall, the car is in good condition with moderate wear and some reconditioning.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
XK2S1648187A
Odometer:
54,822 miles
Reg Number:
FOD 381
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This Austin Mini City comes with a large collection of receipts, mostly for parts around 2012.
Photos show an extensive restoration involving many new panels.
Although the V5C still records the original 998cc engine, the car is believed to be fitted with a 1275cc MG Metro engine, with Cooper S brakes and 10in Starmag alloys.
Interior highlights include a 6-point roll cage, Cobra bucket seats and 4-point harnesses.
The odometer is showing 54,822 miles, and the car has an advisory-free (voluntary) MoT to 24th February 2027.
It was first registered on 1st August 1979, and has been with its latest registered keeper since 2020.
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Points of note
£1,792
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,334
Median Price (Since 2020)
£18,406
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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