Not Sold (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)
1993 Rover Mini 'The Italian Job' Rare LHD Italian Job special edition with low ownership
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 119
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare left-hand drive 1993 Rover Mini 'The Italian Job' special edition, with approximately 45,740 miles and low ownership. It has had some bodywork attention and comes with service records, making it suitable for European travel or ownership.
Condition
6
The car presents well overall, but has scratches and small marks consistent with age and use. Welding repairs have been performed on the sills and subframe, indicating some corrosion issues. The interior is described as being in good condition, suggesting it is well-maintained for its age.
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Manual
Transmission:
SAXXNYADMBD063485
Chassis No:
Odometer:
45,740 miles
K241 VLJ
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Built in October 1992 for the 1993 model year, the Italian Job special editions were produced to celebrate the 1969 Michael Caine film The Italian Job .
Based on the Mini Mayfair trim level, they were fitted with the 1,275cc, 50bhp engine paired with a four‑speed manual gearbox, but had the look much closer to the style of the Cooper models.
The cars were offered in four colours: Flame Red (COF – BLVC818), Metallic British Racing Green (HAM – BLVC1216), Diamond White (NMN – BLVC655) and Electric Blue (NMN – BLVC997).
Production is generally believed to have totalled around 1,000 cars for the UK market and 750 for Italy.
This example was first registered in the UK on 6th March 1993 and is presented in left‑hand‑drive configuration (Km/h speedo), great for hopping over to the continent or keeping at a location overseas.
It may well have been one of the cars originally earmarked for the Italian market.
DVLA information shows one former UK keeper, who owned the car from new until Sep...
Points of note
£6,905
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,438
Median Price (Since 2020)
£8,438
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 16 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
73,610 kilometers
Registration Date
1993-03-06
MOT History
Passed
On May 17 2025 with 73,610 kilometers
Failed
On May 17 2025 with 73,610 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both (4.1.3 (b))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Passed
On Aug 08 2024 with 73,609 kilometers
Failed
On Aug 07 2024 with 73,609 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 01 2022 with 72,643 kilometers
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Aug 31 2022 with 72,639 kilometers
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 20 2021 with 70,751 kilometers
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Failed
On Apr 20 2021 with 70,751 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passed
On Jan 06 2020 with 70,341 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Failed
On Jan 03 2020 with 70,311 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Passed
On Jan 02 2019 with 69,419 kilometers
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Sill corroded
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On Dec 19 2018 with 69,418 kilometers
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Sill corroded
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Dec 19 2017 with 67,549 kilometers
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Outer Sill corroded
Failed
On Dec 19 2017 with 67,549 kilometers
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Outer Sill corroded
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Dec 15 2016 with 65,456 kilometers
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Additional Nearside Front Headlamp Main Beam Inoperative
Failed
On Nov 14 2016 with 65,441 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Additional nearside front headlamp main beam inoperative
Passed
On Nov 03 2015 with 63,065 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Failed
On Oct 30 2015 with 63,062 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Nov 07 2014 with 61,026 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On Oct 27 2014 with 61,014 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- top engine stabaliser bushes worn
Passed
On Oct 31 2013 with 59,744 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Failed
On Oct 26 2013 with 59,702 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Passed
On Oct 26 2012 with 57,103 kilometers
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On Oct 26 2012 with 57,103 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Passed
On Oct 13 2011 with 55,411 kilometers
Failed
On Oct 11 2011 with 55,411 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Passed
On Oct 11 2010 with 53,964 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On Oct 04 2010 with 53,964 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On Aug 31 2010 with 53,959 kilometers
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- minor play top steering column bush
- h/lamp aim just in spec
- feul cap seal cracking
- o/s/f tyre 3mm
- minor corrosion front brake discs
- minor wear front swivel joints
- min or splits front tie bar b ushes both sides
- minor corrosion to body by n/s/r sub frame mount
- minor corrosion o/s/f edge of floor
- corrosioon n/s /f sill
Passed
On Sep 07 2009 with 53,143 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- near side suspension slightly low
Failed
On Aug 17 2009 with 53,089 kilometers
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- damage to bodywork
- tyre tread depths n/s/f 1.6mm o/s/f 3.5mm n/s/r 1.6mm o/s/r 3.5mm 14570r12
Passed
On Aug 12 2008 with 49,380 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- n/s/r tyre close to limit on edge, corrosion forming to both sides outer sill and step panels, surface corrosion to rear subframe, o/s/f indicator lamp faded, slight imbalance to rear brakes,
- tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 3.5mm, n/s/r and spare 2.0mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 145/70/12s.
Failed
On Aug 11 2008 with 49,380 kilometers
There were 4 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- (Dangerous) Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
User Entered:
- n/s/r tyre close to limit on edge, corrosion forming to both sides outer sill and step panels, surface corrosion to rear subframe, o/s/f indicator lamp faded, slight imbalance to rear brakes,
- tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 3.5mm, n/s/r and spare 2.0mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 145/70/12s.
Passed
On Aug 20 2007 with 46,081 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
User Entered:
- corrosion forming with 30cm of o/s/f, n/s/f seatbelt mountings.
- corrosion forming n/s/sill panel. corrosion to both sill panels outside perscribed area.
- engine oil leak.
- tread dephts:both front and o/s/r on 4mm, n/s/r on 3mm.
- tyre size:145/70/12T.
Passed
On Aug 22 2006 with 41,307 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Advisory comments as per previous vt32.
Failed
On Aug 22 2006 with 41,307 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
User Entered:
- engine oil leak, o/s/f shock absorber damp
- tyre size:145/70/12S, tread depths:both front on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.
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