£6,000 - £8,000
1979 Austin Mini 1275 GT Convertible
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 135
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a classic Mini Convertible in Inca Yellow, converted from a 1275 GT Clubman. It requires recommissioning and sympathetic restoration after a period of dry storage, but comes with a Heritage Certificate and history file.
Condition
5
Requires recommissioning and restoration.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
XE2D25808524
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
CTT 389T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This particular Mini Convertible is presented in Inca Yellow with a dark grey interior and matching soft top roof
Pleasingly retains its original Devon-issued registration number, CTT 389T, confirming its long-standing UK identity
An older and well-executed conversion to Convertible configuration from the standard 1275 GT Clubman
Recently emerged from a period of dry storage with minimal use, now requiring recommissioning and sympathetic restoration
Accompanied by a history file containing a selection of previous MOT certificates and historic tax discs, evidencing its earlier road use
Also supplied with a valuable Heritage Certificate confirming its original factory specification and build details
An increasingly collectible sporting Mini, combining rarity, character and restoration potential, ideal for enthusiasts and collectors alike
Points of note
£560
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,663
Median Price (Since 2020)
£97,560
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 07 2012
Latest MOT Mileage
91,837 miles
Registration Date
1979-03-06
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 08 2011 with 91,837 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- slight play in front suspension ball joints
Passed
On Mar 31 2010 with 91,418 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Passed
On Jun 22 2006 with 91,405 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Play in nearside of steering rack but not excessive.
Failed
On Jun 21 2006 with 91,405 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Play in nearside of steering rack but not excessive.
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