£8,500 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1985 AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
Mathewsons • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£8,500 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1985 AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
UK • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 200
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, with a desirable 1275cc engine upgrade, has been cherished by its owner for over 25 years. It comes with a current V5 and some MOT history, though its auction estimate suggests it's a solid classic rather than a concours example.
Condition
7
The car is described as stunning and eye-catching, owned for over 25 years, and has a larger 1275cc engine. However, it's a 1985 model, and while it has a current V5 and some MOTs, it's not described as pristine or outstanding, suggesting some wear consistent with age and use. The estimate also indicates it's not in perfect condition.
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67,730 miles (via 2023 MOT)
B126 WFJ
1985
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£8,500 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1985 AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
Mathewsons • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Make: AUSTIN Model: MINI 1000 CITY E Registration: B126 WFJ
Engine Size (cc): 1000 Year of Manufacture: 1985 Date First Registered: 04/01/1985 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Mini 1000s
£860
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,128
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,598
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 25th Oct 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
67,730 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Oct 2023, 67,730 miles
Passed
On 29th Mar 2022, 67,726 miles
Passed
On 9th Mar 2021, 67,636 miles
Passed
On 16th Apr 2019, 67,566 miles
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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.
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