Est: £18,000 - £22,000
1979 AUSTIN MORRIS MINI 1000
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 8 Nov 2026
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Est: £18,000 - £22,000
1979 AUSTIN MORRIS MINI 1000
UK • 8 Nov 2026 • Lot 615
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A fully restored Austin Morris Mini 1000 van, featured in Miniworld magazine, boasting a MG Metro 1275cc engine and a recent bare-metal respray. It has a MoT until October 2027 and only 363 miles since restoration.
Note that the engine change needs to be updated with the DVLA and all lots are sold as seen without warranty.
Condition
9
Fully restored, magazine featured, low miles.
/ 10
362 miles (via 2026 MOT)
RHD
United Kingdom
YOL 549T
1979
Auction
Est: £18,000 - £22,000
1979 AUSTIN MORRIS MINI 1000
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 8 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Potential World Record
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Description
This fabulous little Austin Morris Mini 1000 van was treated to full restoration by a professional Mini restorer, followed by a five-page feature in Miniworld magazine in 2011.
He adopted it as his personal project, building the car during his spare time, in between working on client Minis during the day.
The restoration involved a comprehensive but discrete range of upgrades, including a MG Metro 1275cc A+ engine with a ported head, front disc brakes, powdercoating the subframe and suspension (prior to painting) and a bare-metal respray in two-pack Rover Pendelican White. The car comes with an advisory-free Mo
T to 15th October 2027, and the odometer records only 363 miles since the restoration was completed.
In the office we have the magazine featuring the restoration, with this car appearing on the cover.
We also have the V5C, although unfortunately there is no other paperwork. The DVLA will also need updating about the change of engine, as the earlier size of 998cc remains on ...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini 1000s
£810
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,781
Median Price (Since 2020)
£9,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 15th Oct 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
362 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 16th Oct 2026, 362 miles
Passed
On 27th Jan 2020, 105 miles
Passed
On 27th Feb 2019, 35 miles
Failed
On 29th Sept 2011, 2 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
MOT Mileage Trend
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