Not Sold (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
1996 Rover Mini Cabriolet - 10,661 Miles
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 18 May 2024
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Not Sold (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
1996 Rover Mini Cabriolet - 10,661 Miles
UK • 18 May 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Mini Cabriolet is a rare, low-mileage example finished in Metallic British Racing Green. With only 10,661 miles and two owners from new, it includes original documents and a recent MOT with no advisories, making it a highly desirable collector's item.
Condition
8
Based on the description, the car is in excellent condition with low mileage, original documents, and a recent MOT with no advisories. The presence of minor imperfections is not mentioned.
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10,661 miles
SAXXNNBYCBD131267
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
N281 DMP
1996
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
1996 Rover Mini Cabriolet - 10,661 Miles
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 18 May 2024
Market Position:
Market Average
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Description
Following on from the success of the Lamm cabriolet, marketed through Rover dealers during 1991, Rover launched its own Cabriolet at the NEC Motor Show in October 1992.
Considering that engineering a convertible from the Mini bodyshell was no small task, it was a brave job to take on but, with anticipated demand in Japan shoring up confidence, building an open-topped Mini was seen as a gamble worth taking.
In fact, RSP (Rover Special Products) continued the policy of outsourcing jobs like this and sought the assistance of two design and engineering companies, Karmann and Tickford, to push forward with the concept.
Karmann in Germany had been involved in particular with the convertible versions of the Volkswagen Golf as well as the Ford Escort and Tickford’s expertise was with the convertible roof assemblies which it had been instrumental in producing for the MG RV8, Jaguar XJ-SC and later, the Lotus Elan.
Rover Cabriolets were all built on the same production line as the standard M...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini Cabriolets
£2,925
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,330
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,908
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 13th Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
10,665 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Jul 2026, 10,665 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On 9th Jul 2026, 10,665 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On 10th Sept 2024, 10,664 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On 17th Aug 2023, 10,612 miles
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