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1995 Rover Mini Sprite 1275 - 1 owner and 14,600 miles
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 15 Oct 2025
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1995 Rover Mini Sprite 1275 - 1 owner and 14,600 miles
UK • 15 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1995 Rover Mini Sprite, with only one owner and approximately 14,600 miles, is finished in red with a rare Granite "Smarties" interior. Having been stored after the owner's passing, it requires recommissioning but presents well overall, potentially influencing its desirability and sale price.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in generally good condition with a subframe that appears in fine condition and a very good interior. However, it has been in storage and requires recommissioning of brakes, exhaust, fuel pump, and tank, indicating moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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14,600 miles
SAXXNYAXKBD120842
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
N162 DWC
1995
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1995 Rover Mini Sprite 1275 - 1 owner and 14,600 miles
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 15 Oct 2025
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Description
The 1990s Rover Mini Sprite revived the name and usurped the old ‘City' designation.
From its spring 1992 introduction, the Sprite was fitted with a single-point injection 52bhp version of the 1275cc motor and had an open-loop catalytic converter.
Black wheel arches and grille frontage were teamed with chrome bumpers and standard-fit 12-inch steel wheels on the front disc-braked car.
A Sprite script decal was applied to each rear three-quarter panel below the side windows.
The model was deleted late in 1996 at the introduction of the front radiator series of Minis.
Displaying a genuine c.14,600 miles in the hands of one owner from new, this Sprite is finished in red on top of a rare Granite "Smarties" interior.
Entered from a deceased estate, it has been in storage following their passing.
Upon inspection it was noted that the subframe appears in fine condition while the bodywork is generally good.
The interior presents in very good condition offering a timewarp experience for ...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini Sprites
£1,860
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,926
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,361
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th Nov 2010
Latest MOT mileage:
13,933 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 16th Nov 2009, 13,933 miles
Failed
On 12th Nov 2009, 13,933 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On 19th Nov 2008, 13,156 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- exhaust front down pipe bracket is broken,but is still secure.
- center exhaust box has slight blow.
Passed
On 20th Nov 2007, 12,208 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- front exhaust down pipe bracket broken ,but still secure.
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