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£2,800

1989 Rover Mini Thirty Limited Edition

United Kingdom • 17 Sept 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a limited edition, one-owner Mini 30 from 1989, with only 3,000 produced for the UK market. It comes with a large history file, long MOT, and is offered with no reserve, making it an attractive opportunity for collectors or enthusiasts.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as being in good running condition and starting 'on the button'. It has been well-maintained with a comprehensive history file including service records and MOT certificates. While it's not described as perfect, the advisory-free MOT suggests it is in solid mechanical condition. Some minor reconditioning may be required given its age.

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Manual

Transmission:

SAXXL2S1N20438798

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

G694EUY

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description One owner from new; limited edition 1 of 3000 produced; large history file; long advisory free MOT; being offered with no reserve! This one owner Mini 30 was a special limited-edition model released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Mini with only 3,000 units produced for the UK market, making it a collectible classic.

Based on the Mini Mayfair platform featuring a 998cc A-Series engine and 4-speed gearbox.

First registered at Mann Egerton & Co Ltd Worcester in October 1989 and under the same ownership for nearly 37 years.

The history file includes the original purchase invoice, a very comprehensive 63 invoices for service and repair work over the years, the service book with 17 stamps, 26 old MOT certificates, the original sales brochures, handbook and the factory radio manual.

The current MOT is advisory free and is valid till January 2026.

Has been starting on the button and running sweetly around the site.

Perfect drive and improve starter classic,...

Points of note

£2,800

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,249

Median Price (Since 2020)

£25,875

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Sales

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on Nov 14 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

4,109 miles

Registration Date

1989-10-23

MOT History

Passed

On Nov 15 2025 with 4,109 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front panel is badly corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passed

On Jan 14 2025 with 3,920 miles


Passed

On Jan 09 2024 with 3,680 miles


Passed

On Dec 21 2022 with 3,427 miles


Passed

On Jan 12 2022 with 3,103 miles


Passed

On Jan 18 2021 with 2,708 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- front passenger seat not fitted

Passed

On Dec 02 2019 with 2,137 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- no front passenger seat fitted

Passed

On Nov 28 2018 with 978 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- no nearside seat at time off test
- nearside jacking point rusty

Failed

On Nov 23 2018 with 977 miles

There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- no nearside seat at time off test
- nearside jacking point rusty

Passed

On Nov 27 2017 with 57 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint knuckle joint (2.5.A.1c)
- n/s front seat not fitted

Passed

On Dec 15 2016 with 97,309 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- o/s sill corroded
- n/s step panel corroded
- no front passenger seat fitted

Failed

On Dec 05 2016 with 97,309 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Fail:
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)


Advisory:
- o/s sill corroded
- n/s step panel corroded
- no front passenger seat fitted

Passed

On Nov 23 2015 with 95,147 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- sills have surface rust
- passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Passed

On Nov 24 2014 with 45,106 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


User Entered:
- nearside front sill corroded
- front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Passed

On Nov 18 2013 with 91,079 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)


User Entered:
- sills slightly corroded

Passed

On Dec 11 2012 with 88,528 miles


Failed

On Oct 30 2012 with 88,525 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)


User Entered:
- nearside sill corroded
- no front passanger seat fitted at time of test

Passed

On Oct 31 2011 with 86,659 miles


Passed

On Oct 13 2010 with 84,983 miles


Passed

On Nov 06 2009 with 82,402 miles


Passed

On Nov 07 2008 with 79,328 miles


Failed

On Nov 07 2008 with 79,327 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Fail:
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)


Advisory:
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passed

On Oct 15 2007 with 74,628 miles


Passed

On Oct 12 2006 with 71,085 miles


Failed

On Oct 12 2006 with 71,084 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Fail:
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Failed

On Oct 14 2005 with 67,140 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Passed

On Oct 14 2005 with 67,140 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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