Not Sold (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1998 ROVER MINI
Mathewsons • UK • 25 Jun 2026
Market Position:
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Not Sold (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1998 ROVER MINI
UK • 25 Jun 2026 • Lot 556
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Rover Mini Paul Smith Limited Edition is a rust-free JDM import with desirable upgrades like Black Cosmic alloy wheels and Retro headlamps, all original parts are included. It's estimated between £8,000 - £10,000, with a clean MOT history and V5 present.
Condition
8
The car is described as rust-free and having tasteful upgrades, suggesting it's in very good condition. It's a JDM import that has reportedly never seen a wet UK road. While it has upgrades, it also comes with all original parts. Minor reconditioning might be needed due to age and use, but it's presented as well-maintained.
/ 10
1 miles (via 2026 MOT)
R232 NDS
1998
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1998 ROVER MINI
Mathewsons • UK • 25 Jun 2026
Market Position:
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: ROVER Model: MINI Registration: R232 NDS
Engine Size (cc): 1270 Year of Manufacture: 1998 Date First Registered: 01/07/2021 MOT Expiry Date: 21/06/20226 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - Tuesday 23 June 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Minis
£1,010
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,089
Median Price (Since 2020)
£79,146
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 12th Jun 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
1 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th May 2026, 1 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Rear flex hose backing nuts missing
- road plates fitted over show plates
- wipers not auto parking
- o2 sensor not fitted pre 2002 car
- fog lamp sw tell tail intermitant
- front side lights and headlamps come on together
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front floors bent both sides
Failed
On 29th May 2026, 1 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Rear flex hose backing nuts missing
- road plates fitted over show plates
- wipers not auto parking
- o2 sensor not fitted pre 2002 car
- fog lamp sw tell tail intermitant
- front side lights and headlamps come on together
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front floors bent both sides
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passed
On 13th Jun 2025, 1 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Front floors bent o/s and n/s
- Offside Rear flex brake hose backing nuts missing
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- wipers not auto parking
- o2 sensor not fitted pre 2002 car
- Offside Rear fog lamp telltail intermittant
- Front side lights and headlamps come on together
Failed
On 13th Jun 2025, 1 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Minor:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Front floors bent o/s and n/s
- Offside Rear flex brake hose backing nuts missing
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- wipers not auto parking
- o2 sensor not fitted pre 2002 car
- Offside Rear fog lamp telltail intermittant
- Front side lights and headlamps come on together
MOT Mileage Trend
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