Est: £6,750 - £7,750
1978 LEYLAND CARS MINI 1275 GT
Mathewsons • UK • 3 Dec 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Est: £6,750 - £7,750
1978 LEYLAND CARS MINI 1275 GT
UK • 3 Dec 2026 • Lot 408
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1978 Leyland Mini 1275 GT presented in glossy white, this car is mechanically sound with a tuned engine and gearbox setup. It comes with a full red interior kit but requires finishing brightwork and minor electrical attention to the headlights, making it a good project for enthusiasts.
Condition
7
Very clean example, solid, needs interior and brightwork
/ 10
62,658 miles (via 2016 MOT)
XDX 281S
1978
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Est: £6,750 - £7,750
1978 LEYLAND CARS MINI 1275 GT
Mathewsons • UK • 3 Dec 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Make: LEYLAND CARS Model: MINI 1275 GTRegistration: XDX 281SEngine Size (cc): 1275Year of Manufacture: 1978Date First Registered: 27/01/1978Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 25 November 2026 - Tuesday 1 December 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes two MOT certificates. The vendor has provided the following:
Very clean example awaiting brightwork and interior of choice. Starts well and runs well, pulling well in all gears.
The gearbox and exhaust combination is a welcome sound for anyone who enjoys the more tuned approach to their classic cars Car is exceptionally solid throughout and has a lovely glossy white paint job which will not see any disappointed in the overall aesthetic once combined with the finishing brightwork The plan was always to finish the interior and use the car; however, once the family came along, this became less likely with each passing year Car comes with a genuine 1275 GT basket weave red interior consisting of 2no front do...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini 1275s
£2,151
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,000
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
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