£5,040 (Est: £3,750 - £2,750)
1988 AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
SWVA • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£5,040 (Est: £3,750 - £2,750)
1988 AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
UK • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 26
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E boasts low mileage of just 45,323 miles and has been in long-term dry storage. It has undergone a comprehensive recommissioning this year, including numerous mechanical and wear items, and comes with an MOT valid until May 2027 with no advisories, making it a ready-to-enjoy classic.
Condition
7
The car has been recommissioned with many new parts, including tires, battery, alternator, water pump, brakes, pipes, hoses, oils, and plugs. It has a current MOT valid until May 2027 with no advisories. While it was in dry storage for a long period, the recommissioning and MOT suggest it is in good running order. The description does not mention any specific dents, scratches, or curb marks, but given its age and previous dry storage, it's reasonable to assume minor wear might be present. Therefore, 'Very Good' (7) seems appropriate, indicating slight wear visible but overall solid condition with minor reconditioning completed.
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45,323 miles
F807RVC
1988
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£5,040 (Est: £3,750 - £2,750)
1988 AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
SWVA • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
In Brief:
An honest example of a City E trimmed Austin Mini
Finished in Red over a Grey half leather interior with patterned cloth inserts Owned by the current keeper for the last 22 years Just 4 former keepers Recommissioning completed this year and MOT'd until May '27
Auctioneer's Notes:
A charming and highly usable example of the ever-popular classic Mini, this 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E has covered a low mileage of just 45,323 miles.
Having been taken off the road in 2005 and dry stored until its recent recommissioning, it now presents as a lovely example of one of Britain’s most iconic small cars.
Simple, characterful and instantly recognisable, the City E remains a highly appealing entry into classic Mini ownership.
Maintenance & Condition:
The Vendor reports that the car has been fully recommissioned this year following its long period in dry storage.
Works carried out include new tyres, battery, alternator, water pump, brakes, pipes, hoses, oils, plugs, points and...
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£860
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£6,128
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£26,598
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