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1989 Rover Mini 30

Highlights

  • Rover Mini 30 commemorating 30 years of the Mini
  • Over £10,000 spent on this car last year
  • Relatively low miles – just 52,000
  • Only 200 of the 3000 production run fitted with Britax glass sunroof
  • All rust removed
  • Fabulous matching numbers example 

The Appeal

Released in 1989, the Rover Mini 30 was designed to celebrate the Mini’s 30th anniversary. 

Finished in a choice of black or cherry red with gold pinstriping and a plethora of special badges and decals, the car limited to a 3,000-example run sets itself apart from other models on the road today.
This car is one of just a handful with a sunroof and presents itself in excellent condition.

Despite spending a good number of years off the road between 2006 to 2016, the current owner spent a lot of time and money making sure it was once again road worthy.

Extensive rust rust removal, repairs replacement panels & parts.
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History and Paperwork

  • First registered in 1989
  • 5 owners from new
  • Off the road between 2006 and 2019
  • Lots of work done since 2016 to make the car roadworthy
  • Over £1,000 spent on initial MOT compliance repairs
  • Rust was totally eradicated during rebuild
  • £9,000 spent at Surrey Auto works
  • Many invoices included in sale
  • Few miles in recent years
  • Just 52,000 miles since first registration
  • Mini handbook and original 30th anniversary book with car
  • Sales includes several spare parts
  • Long MOT – until September 2023

The Interior

  • Newly fitted red carpets to original specification
  • The rest of the interior upholstery is standard
  • Red leather steering wheel in good condition including 30th anniversary logo
  • Black leather and fabric blended seats with red piping 
  • Some creasing to leather on front seats
  • Door cards in great shape
  • Brand new replacement door handles included
  • Headlining secure
  • Fully functioning sunroof
  • Original cassette stereo system
  • Hazards reportedly not working

The Exterior

  • Classic, appealing Mini shape
  • Rare sunroof option
  • Original door mirrors fitted (Chrome option included in sale)
  • Pearl Cherry paint colour – one of two options on the Mini 30
  • Gold pinstriping along the side of the car
  • Several badges commemorating 30 years of the Mini in good condition for the most part
  • All chrome fittings look in great shape
  • Very clean underneath
  • A few very minor imperfections in paint work
  • Worn front badge 

The Mechanics

  • 1,000cc engine putting out around 42hp
  • 4-speed manual transmission
  • Engine bay in immaculate condition complete with gold finish on the engine block
  • Aftermarket sports air filter fitted – original part included in sale
  • Lots of work done in recent years includes: new clutch, master cylinder and slave cylinder, replaced alternator and water pump
  • All work done to the car’s original specification
  • Driven daily, seemingly works very well

Summary

Having been saved from an early grave, this 1989 Rover Mini 30 does a great job at celebrating the car’s long history. 

With all rust removed and new parts fitted, the car is now in excellent condition setting itself apart from a standard Mini thanks to its rare specification. 

Used as a daily driver, the car gets a lot of attention on the road according to the owner.
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Listing details

  • Year1989
  • MakeRover
  • ModelMini 30
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer52,000 Miles
  • Engine size998cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • CountySurrey
  • CountryUnited Kingdom

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