£10,590
1978 Leyland Mini 1000
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 16 Feb 2024
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£10,590
1978 Leyland Mini 1000
UK • 16 Feb 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Leyland Mini 1000 is a rare find due to its originality and low mileage (48,773 miles). It features a 998cc engine, manual gearbox, and a cream interior. The car has been well-maintained by only three owners, comes with a comprehensive history file, and is estimated to sell between £7,000 - £9,000.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in highly original condition with low mileage for its age. The exterior has some minor imperfections like overspray, but the paint has been ceramic coated. The interior is mostly original, with a period-correct upgrade. Mechanically, the engine is sound, and the car has been serviced with a new radiator and rust proofing. The history file is extensive, including original sales documents and service records. While not perfect, its originality and care place it in very good condition.
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48,773 miles
XL2S1N506326A
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
WNR 145S
1978
Auction
£10,590
1978 Leyland Mini 1000
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 16 Feb 2024
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Alec Issigonis was a genuine free thinker – only a mind unshackled from convention could come up with the Mini in 1959.
It wasn’t the first front wheel drive car, it wasn’t the first small car, and it wasn’t even the first with an engine placed east-west across the engine bay.
What makes it unique is a combination of all these things, plus more besides.
And above all, apart from being eminently practical, it was as cute as a cart load of monkeys.
Colour choice is entirely subjective, but we think bright yellow paintwork just adds to that inherent cuteness.
However, this 1978 Mini has a lot more going for it than simply being highly visually appealing – it’s a lot more than just a pretty face.
During its 46 year life this iconic machine has covered just 48,733 miles, and there’s a huge history file with the car, including the original sales documents.
Plus, it’s totally standard spec – Mini’s are highly upgradeable and there’s nothing wrong with that – That’s exactly what John Co...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini 1000s
£760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,145
Median Price (Since 2020)
£15,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 18th May 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
48,539 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th May 2021, 48,539 miles
Passed
On 4th Feb 2020, 44,344 miles
Passed
On 2nd Jul 2018, 48,254 miles
Failed
On 27th Jun 2018, 48,321 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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