£7,000 (Est: £8,000 - £9,000)
1978 LEYLAND CARS MINI 1000
Mathewsons • UK • 13 Mar 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£7,000 (Est: £8,000 - £9,000)
1978 LEYLAND CARS MINI 1000
UK • 13 Mar 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This listing is for a 1978 LEYLAND CARS MINI 1000 with a 1380cc engine, registered as YBY 838S. It's listed as Category C with a current V5, and viewings are available in Pickering from March 3rd to March 11th, 2025.
Condition
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3,151 miles (via 2018 MOT)
RHD
United Kingdom
YBY 838S
1978
Auction
£7,000 (Est: £8,000 - £9,000)
1978 LEYLAND CARS MINI 1000
Mathewsons • UK • 13 Mar 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Insurance Category: CATEGORY C Make: LEYLAND CARS Model: MINI 1000 Registration: YBY 838S
Engine Size (cc): 1380 Year of Manufacture: 1978 Date First Registered: 01/05/1978 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Monday 3 March - Tuesday 11 March 2025
Price Analysis vs Other Mini 1000s
£760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,145
Median Price (Since 2020)
£15,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 26th Jun 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
3,151 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 27th Jun 2018, 3,151 miles
Passed
On 6th Jan 2010, 49,999 miles
Failed
On 5th Jan 2010, 49,999 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On 14th Aug 2008, 47,016 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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