Description
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 16th June from 12pm
Auction: Wed 17th June from 9am
Location: Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
1990 Austin Rover Mini Moke
Estimate
£8, 000 - £10, 000
Registration No: G959 VBU
Chassis No: TW74KFPthe details below
MOT: April 2027
Registered new in the UK on 12/ 02/ 1990
In single ownership since 1992 with one former keeper
Understood to have covered only c. 8, 000 miles from new
Benefiting from over £2, 500 in expenditure since 2022
With the laudable intention of providing a lightweight scout vehicle for the British Armed Forces, BMC inadvertently created one of the Swinging Sixties most iconic vehicles, the Mini-derived Moke. Lack of ground clearance made the utilitarian four-seater ineffective as a military tool, yet the civilian version carved itself a niche as a cult mass-produced ‘beach buggy’ for nations with hotter climes than Britain. Moke production began in Britain (14, 500, 1964-68) before moving to Australia (26, 000, 1966-81) and finally Portugal (10, 000, 1980-93). Portuguese manufacture allowed the Moke to rationalise components with the then-current Mini MK4, including the fitment of disc brakes and 12-inch wheels.
Registered new in the UK in February 1990 to Sunset holidays PLC this Portuguese-built example is understood to have been a promotional vehicle until acquired by the vendor in 1992. In single ownership since then with one former keeper it is understood to have covered only c. 8, 000 miles from new having been used sparingly by the vendor and his family. Benefiting from over £2, 500 in expenditure since 2022, including servicing, cylinder head repairs and fitment of a new clutch in 2024, it is fitted with a battery cut-off switch and has an MOT certificate until April 2027 along with current V5C.
