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[mumford54]

Hi- due to yiung kids time and space.i feel the time has come to sell my pride and joy.

Mini City E 1988 - 998cc

1275 head on it
Fast road can
Hif44 carb

64k on the clock

Currently SORN and been kepy on drive. Subframes and good condition.

Will try and find a way to upload photos.

But how much do you think i woukd get for it?

Edited by mumford54, 26 June 2025 - 06:41 PM.

[mumford54]

Images

https://ibb.co/39QpTdsX
https://ibb.co/N8dwDLV
https://ibb.co/R43KT6mC
https://ibb.co/9mWHNRFq
https://ibb.co/HDCLp5dB

[mumford54]

Video

https://youtube.com/...nbxPAhqU1pbNpcZ

[beardylondon]

Honest opinion, looks a bit unloved, homemade grille(?), dented bumpers and appears to have had welding or paint repair under the boot? Also with no MOT since 2019 isn’t a great sign to be honest. Sure you know this, but cars that sit, especially outside, are often not great as a rule.

Presuming it runs and drives?

If it does run, maybe £2-3k to the right person, depending on what it’s like underneath and what the engine bay looks like?

Edited by beardylondon, 26 June 2025 - 07:45 PM.

[lippo]

 You'd probably add more money by putting a normal grill back on, the one on currently is not most likely taking a few quid off any potential price. Looks like it needs body work doing, and I agree with Beardy above re the value. Engine bay, interior and under carpet footwell pics are missing. Drum brakes too?

[mumford54]

Thank you for the honist oppion, unfortunately i havent been able to love it since 2019 due to having children and less time. It has been kept running and runs well when fired up.

The black at the back was when the rear vallance was replaced and never painted red.

Will get some photos under the hood and under floor / a few of the rust spots.

I appreciate both of your time

[mab01uk]

Agree change the grille for a good standard one. Also worth getting an MOT if you think it has a chance of passing to increase your selling price. Even if it fails the MOT it at least gives you and any potential buyers a list of potential issues and costs to repair. (You don't need to tax a car to drive it to a garage for an MOT as long as you have a pre-booked appointment).

[mumford54]

Good idea, i know of a small few bits to get it thru MOT so as you say will get one done.

Thank you again! I hope later in life to get one back again as have loved Mini's since i was a chid

[KTS]

Agree change the grille for a good standard one. Also worth getting an MOT if you think it has a chance of passing to increase your selling price. Even if it fails the MOT it at least gives you and any potential buyers a list of potential issues and costs to repair. (You don't need to tax a car to drive it to a garage for an MOT as long as you have a pre-booked appointment).

 

just bear in mind if it fails on dangerous or major category issues you won't (legally) be able to drive it away though...

[mab01uk]

 

Agree change the grille for a good standard one. Also worth getting an MOT if you think it has a chance of passing to increase your selling price. Even if it fails the MOT it at least gives you and any potential buyers a list of potential issues and costs to repair. (You don't need to tax a car to drive it to a garage for an MOT as long as you have a pre-booked appointment).

 

just bear in mind if it fails on dangerous or major category issues you won't (legally) be able to drive it away though...

 

 

If that's a concern and you won't be leaving the Mini at the garage for any possible major repair after a fail, check out a local vehicle recovery cost to bring it back home. However paying the garage for any repair (within reason) may be covered by the potential increase in selling price and buyer interest that a years new MOT will give you.

 

Also many potential buyers will prefer to drive it away with a current MOT, rather than have to arrange a recovery vehicle to pick up and transport.

Edited by mab01uk, 27 June 2025 - 02:28 PM.

[beardylondon]

Smart words and worth a lot more with an advisory free MOT