Highlights
- In same family ownership since 1988
- Automatic transmission
- Driven back to UK from Greece in 2005
- Respray in original white colour approximately 5 years ago
- Historic vehicle status for tax purposes
The Appeal
The Mini continues to resonate with the British public like perhaps no other car. Diminuitive, 'cute' and surprisingly perky, it's arguably the Mini that cemented the concept of a city car for the motoring public, and in the current day of increasingly excessive SUVs, conjures up plenty of nostalgia.
This particular 1983 car has been in the same family for over 35 years, having been purchased by the current owner's mother back in 1988, before passing to the current keeper in 2022. With just three registered keepers from new and a history as a family car in Greece before being driven back to the UK in 2005, this is a beautifully kept Mayfair that ticks plenty of boxes.
This particular 1983 car has been in the same family for over 35 years, having been purchased by the current owner's mother back in 1988, before passing to the current keeper in 2022. With just three registered keepers from new and a history as a family car in Greece before being driven back to the UK in 2005, this is a beautifully kept Mayfair that ticks plenty of boxes.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1983
- 2nd registered keeper (current owner's mother) purchased the vehicle in 1988
- Car was shipped to Greece in late 1990s
- Driven back to UK in 2005
- Current owner is the 3rd registered keeper, acquired on 27th January 2022
- MOT expired on 31st January 2025
- Vehicle is now MOT exempt
- Service history, invoices and records available
The Condition
- Bodywork looks in very good order with a few small blemishes
- Respray in original white colour about 5 years ago
- Underneath is in age-commensurate condition
- Some welding done over the years to meet MOT requirements
- Interior in reasonable condition for age
- No modifications since new (1983)
- Interior still in original colour
- Some marks and blemishes to the dashboard
- Upholstery is a little tired
- Some wear to the carpets
The Mechanics
- 998cc A-series 4-cylinder engine
- Automatic transmission with 3 gears
- Transmission was repaired about 15 years ago and runs well
- Recent repair work to fuel line and general check completed 2 weeks ago
- Vehicle has been off road for about a year
- Vehicle starts and is reportedly in good running order
- Brakes may require checking due to extended period of non-use
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