Not Sold (Est: £7,500 - £9,500)
1978 LEYLAND CARS MINI 1275 GT
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
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Not Sold (Est: £7,500 - £9,500)
1978 LEYLAND CARS MINI 1275 GT
UK • 29 Oct 2026 • Lot 597
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Leyland Mini 1275 GT is a solid example with a good base for restoration, featuring desirable upgrades like a straight-cut gearbox and AP racing front calipers. It requires finishing touches on the brightwork and interior, along with addressing a leaky sunroof and intermittent headlights, making it a project for enthusiasts.
Condition
6
The car is described as a 'very clean example' that is 'exceptionally solid throughout' with a 'lovely glossy white paint job'. However, it requires finishing brightwork and interior, the sunroof needs resealing, the door locks have no keys, and the headlights are intermittent. While mechanically it starts and runs well with a desirable gearbox and exhaust, these cosmetic and minor electrical issues prevent a higher rating.
/ 10
62,658 miles (via 2016 MOT)
XDX 281S
1978
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £7,500 - £9,500)
1978 LEYLAND CARS MINI 1275 GT
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
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Description
Make: LEYLAND CARS Model: MINI 1275 GT Registration: XDX 281S
Engine Size (cc): 1275 Year of Manufacture: 1978 Date First Registered: 27/01/1978 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Mini 1275s
£2,151
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,300
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th Apr 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
62,658 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Apr 2016, 62,658 miles
Passed
On 31st May 2013, 62,053 miles
Passed
On 10th May 2012, 61,858 miles
Failed
On 2nd May 2012, 61,857 miles
There were 13 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- (Dangerous) battery cable insercure
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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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