£2,688 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1990 Rover Mini Checkmate
Brightwells • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£2,688 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1990 Rover Mini Checkmate
UK • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 449
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Rover Mini Checkmate is a rare special edition with only 337 believed to be on UK roads. It features a 998cc engine, manual gearbox, and a recent MOT until July 2027, plus a history file with invoices and old MOTs.
Condition
7
The car is described as presenting well and retaining charm and character. It has a valid MOT until July 2027 and comes with extensive history. While not explicitly stated as perfect, the description implies good overall condition for its age, with only minor enhancements like decals suggested.
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106,773 miles
SAXXL2S1020462263
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
H909MKG
1990
Auction
£2,688 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1990 Rover Mini Checkmate
Brightwells • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Special edition Mini checkmate; showing 106,773 miles; with the vendor since 2020; 998cc A-Series engine; four-speed manual gearbox
Showing 106,773 miles and finished in classic Racing Green with a white roof, this 1990 Mini Checkmate is an increasingly rare special edition of Britain's most iconic small car.
First registered in August 1990, the current V5C shows 15 former keepers, with the car remaining in the vendor's ownership since 2020.
The Checkmate was one of a number of limited-edition Minis produced towards the end of the model's long production run and offered distinctive styling and specification to set it apart from standard models.
According to the latest DVLA figures, just 337 examples are believed to remain on UK roads, making this a rare sight today and an appealing proposition for Mini enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Presenting well in its period colour scheme, this example retains all the charm and character that have made the Mini a motoring icon for generatio...
Price Analysis vs Other Minis
£1,010
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,089
Median Price (Since 2020)
£79,146
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 21st Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
6,717 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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