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.

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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

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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

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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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