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£4,000 - £7,000

1981 AUSTIN MINI

United Kingdom • 6 Feb 2026 • Lot 628

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Austin Mini Clubman estate has a 998cc engine and shows only 6,899 miles. It features cream leather effect seating and some rust markings, and is available for viewing between January 28th and February 3rd, 2026.

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Condition 

5

Paint split, rust, interior modifications.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

[Chassis No]

Chassis No:

Odometer:

6,899 miles

EFM 336X

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Make: AUSTIN MINIRegistration: EFM 336XEngine Size (cc): 998Current Speedometer Reading: 6,899Year of Manufacture: 1981 Date First Registered: 20/10/1981MOT Expiry Date: EXPIRED - 26/07/2018Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026Current V5 Present.

Paperwork includes previous V5s, Footman James valuation certificate, an owner's handbook, printed photos, two old tax discs, MOT certificates, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the model of the vehicle to be an Austin Mini Clubman estate.

Please confirm upon your own inspection.
The vendor has provided the following:

Lovely little mini, small area where some paint has split below the passenger side window behind the driver's seat
Small area of rust markings on wheel trims
Interior - Cream leather effect seating, cream silk roofing and silver door handles, brown wood effect steering wheel with silver open racing car style, there is also a Blaupunkt removable radio/CD pla...

Points of note

£560

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£10,775

Median Price (Since 2020)

£97,560

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Sales

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Jul 26 2018

Latest MOT Mileage

66,636 miles

Registration Date

1981-10-20

MOT History

Passed

On Jul 27 2017 with 66,636 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Failed

On Jul 27 2017 with 66,633 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)


Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel hub joint (2.5.B.1a)

Passed

On Jun 16 2016 with 66,464 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- 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)

Failed

On Jun 16 2016 with 66,416 miles

There were 15 defects noted.

Fail:
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Electrical wiring inadequately supported battery cable under car (1.9.2a)
- Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- 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)

Passed

On Jul 01 2015 with 66,012 miles


Passed

On Jul 02 2014 with 65,390 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Passed

On Jul 09 2013 with 64,300 miles


Failed

On Jul 05 2013 with 64,300 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Passed

On May 24 2012 with 62,309 miles


Passed

On Jul 04 2011 with 60,431 miles


Passed

On Jul 08 2010 with 57,280 miles


Passed

On Jun 30 2009 with 56,156 miles


Failed

On Jun 29 2009 with 56,154 miles

There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Passed

On Jul 15 2008 with 54,323 miles


Passed

On Jul 19 2007 with 53,380 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

User Entered:
- Nail in rear tyre
- Oil leak

Passed

On Jul 21 2006 with 52,813 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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