£5,175
1992 Rover Mini 'British Open Classic' Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 1 Sept 2023
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£5,175
1992 Rover Mini 'British Open Classic' Saloon
UK • 1 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1992 Rover Mini 'British Open Classic' is a rare special edition, one of only 1,000 UK-market examples. It features a recent respray in British Racing Green, a stage one kit, and other modifications, displaying 55,233 miles. It also includes some service history and original parts.
Condition
6
While the car has been resprayed and has undergone restoration, the presence of modifications like the stage one kit, Minilite wheels, and sportpack arches indicate that it is not in original factory condition. The odometer reading of 55,233 miles suggests usage and potential wear, further influencing the condition assessment.
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55,233 miles
K450 EKV
1992
Auction
SAXXNYADBBD054952
RHD
United Kingdom
£5,175
1992 Rover Mini 'British Open Classic' Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 1 Sept 2023
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
• Rare 'special edition' Mini •
One of 1,000 UK-market examples 'The new Mini was as different from the British small car norm in 1959 as a space shuttle from a firework.
It bristled with innovative ideas, it looked radically different from any other car and was the most compact "real" car Britain ever produced.' – Chris Rees, 'Complete Classic Mini'.
One of the most influential automobiles of all time, the Alec Issigonis-designed Mini debuted in 1959 to universal acclaim.
True, there had been numerous front-wheel-drive designs before the Mini's arrival, but the transverse engine layout allowed Issigonis to create a trend-setting masterpiece of automotive packaging.
Less than two-and-a-half years after its initial conception the Mini was officially launched at the 1959 Motor Show, having been shown to the motoring press eight days previously.
BMC chose to market the car as the 'Austin Se7en' and 'Morris Mini Minor' before 'Mini' became a marque in its own right in 1969.
In due c...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini British Opens
£2,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,975
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,960
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 16th Oct 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
56,253 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Sept 2024, 56,253 miles
Failed
On 25th Sept 2024, 56,253 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Minor:
- Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 17th Oct 2023, 55,279 miles
Passed
On 4th Feb 2022, 55,077 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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