
Not Sold (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1981 AUSTIN MINI
United Kingdom • 21 Apr 2026 • Lot 518
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1981 Austin Mini, registration EFM 336X, has a 998cc engine and is estimated to be worth £5,000 - £6,000. It comes with paperwork including previous V5s and a valuation certificate, but note that it currently has no V5, and the new owner will need to apply for one.

Condition
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
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Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
EFM 336X
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: AUSTIN Model: MINI Registration: EFM 336X Engine Size (cc): 998 Year of Manufacture: 1981 Date First Registered: 20/10/1981 Current V5: NO Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 8 April 2026 - Tuesday 14 April 2026
Points of note
£560
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,248
Median Price (Since 2020)
£97,560
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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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)

