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£10,500 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)

1998 ROVER MINI PAUL SMITH

Mathewsons • UK • 28 Oct 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£10,500 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)

1998 ROVER MINI PAUL SMITH

UK • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 116

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1998 Rover Mini Paul Smith, a limited edition model, sold for £10,500. It boasts a full service history with 25 stamps, a new rear subframe, and a 12-month MOT with no advisories, suggesting excellent mechanical upkeep.
With only one previous owner and always kept in a garage, its condition is described as stunning, with all original Paul Smith features intact, pointing to a well-preserved classic with strong collector appeal.

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Condition 

9

The car is described as 'stunning', has always been garaged and kept out of the rain, and comes with a full 12-month MOT with no advisories. It also has a complete service history with 25 stamps and one previous owner. These factors indicate near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use expected for a car of this age.

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47,425 miles (via 2026 MOT)

S377 DFA

1998

Auction

Manual

RHD

United Kingdom

£10,500 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)

1998 ROVER MINI PAUL SMITH

Mathewsons • UK • 28 Oct 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

Make: ROVER Model: MINI PAUL SMITH Registration: S377 DFA

Engine Size (cc): 1275 Transmission: 4 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1998 Date First Registered: 01/08/1998 MOT Expiry Date: 02/09/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026

Price Analysis vs Other Mini Paul Smiths

£5,100

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,462

Median Price (Since 2020)

£26,532

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Mid-Market

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Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the Mini Paul Smith.

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Previous Mini Paul Smith Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 2nd Sept 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

47,425 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 3rd Sept 2026, 47,425 miles


Passed

On 20th Jul 2022, 47,268 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Failed

On 18th Jul 2022, 47,264 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Major:
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))


Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passed

On 13th Jul 2021, 46,905 miles

There were 10 defects noted.

Minor:
- Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe and corroding (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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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