£6,000 (Est: £7,500 - £8,500)
1998 ROVER MINI
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Track live values and receive listing alerts
£6,000 (Est: £7,500 - £8,500)
1998 ROVER MINI
UK • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 438
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Rover Mini Paul Smith Limited Edition, an Old English White JDM import, sold for £6,000. It boasts a rust-free body and several tasteful upgrades including black alloy wheels, new braking components, and retro headlamps, with all original parts kept.
Condition
8
The description indicates the car is rust-free and has been tastefully upgraded, with new parts on the brakes and wheels, suggesting excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. The mention of 'all original parts retained' also points to good overall care. While not 'pristine,' it aligns with 'excellent' due to the lack of significant flaws mentioned and the attention to upgrades and preservation.
/ 10
1 miles (via 2026 MOT)
R232 NDS
1998
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£6,000 (Est: £7,500 - £8,500)
1998 ROVER MINI
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
Track live values and receive listing alerts
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 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Minis
£1,010
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,089
Median Price (Since 2020)
£79,146
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Mid-Market
Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the mid-market for the Mini.
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the Mini.
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Mini Sales
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
Gallery
People Also Viewed - For Sale
People Also Viewed - Historic
Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
Insurance
