Not Sold (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)
1994 Rover Mini Sprite Charming, compact & collectible
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 143
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1994 Rover Mini Sprite, with a 1275cc engine and manual transmission, has been owned since March 2022. It features Minilite-style wheels and an aftermarket interior, but has some paint imperfections and a dented bumper.
It comes with extensive service history, including main dealer stamps and recent mechanical maintenance, plus extra parts and MOT until November 2026.
Condition
6
The car has imperfections in the paintwork and a dent in the front chrome bumper. There is also moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. Some reconditioning is required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SAXXNYADBBD082235
Chassis No:
Odometer:
13,901 miles
L242 EVP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
First registered on 14th January 1994, this Rover Mini Sprite is finished in Black with a Grey interior and is powered by the 1275cc engine paired with a 4‑speed manual gearbox.
It has been in its current ownership since 4th March 2022.
The exterior features Minilite-style alloy wheels shod with matching Nankangs and there are a pair of chrome headlight eyebrows.
Inside, there’s an aftermarket steering wheel and gear knob along with a glass tilt sunroof of the period.
There are imperfections in the paintwork and there is a dent in the front chrome bumper.
The Mini is offered with extensive service history, including a service book containing sixteen entries, seven of which have come from main dealers.
The documented maintenance record spans from 1994 through to 2025, beginning with an entry on 17th March 1994 at 968 miles by Wadham Kenning in Plymouth, progressing through regular servicing with Wadham Kenning Motor Group, Approved Rover, and Warwick Wright of London, and continui...
Points of note
£1,860
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,946
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,361
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 17 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
13,560 miles
Registration Date
1994-01-14
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 18 2025 with 13,560 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Jan 21 2025 with 10,837 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Jan 30 2024 with 6,999 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Jan 23 2024 with 6,819 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Feb 01 2023 with 2,780 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed
On Jan 24 2023 with 2,765 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower valence panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor/sill seam separated (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Jan 26 2022 with 49,396 miles
Failed
On Jan 25 2022 with 49,395 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jan 26 2021 with 47,469 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- slight brake pull to N/S
Passed
On Jan 22 2020 with 46,002 miles
Failed
On Jan 20 2020 with 45,998 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Oct 04 2019 with 45,982 miles
Passed
On Apr 24 2019 with 45,823 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On Apr 16 2019 with 45,823 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Jul 14 2015 with 45,571 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- o/s/f tyre has slight cracks in tread.
Failed
On Jul 14 2014 with 45,409 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Passed
On Jul 14 2014 with 45,409 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2013 with 45,039 miles
Passed
On Jul 10 2012 with 43,624 miles
Failed
On Jul 09 2012 with 43,624 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory:
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed
On Jul 13 2011 with 39,625 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower 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)
Failed
On Jun 28 2011 with 39,499 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jul 13 2010 with 35,504 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- nearside rear tyre on the limit
- offside rear tyre cracking slightly
Failed
On Jul 12 2010 with 35,504 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- nearside rear tyre on the limit
- offside rear tyre cracking slightly
Passed
On Jul 14 2009 with 33,574 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failed
On Jul 03 2009 with 33,573 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 5 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- (Dangerous) Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- (Dangerous) Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- (Dangerous) Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- (Dangerous) Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failed
On Aug 20 2007 with 30,853 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
User Entered:
- exhaust system corroded in areas
Passed
On Aug 20 2007 with 30,853 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- exhaust system corroded in areas
Passed
On Sep 01 2006 with 25,086 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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