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1989 Austin Mini 30

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£6,495

  • Mileage~35,803 on clock
  • TransmissionManual
  • Engine998cc
  • LocationWhitchurch, Shropshire

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1989 Austin Mini 30

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Introduction

Paul Wright
Professional Consigner

Special edition Minis have come and gone in many ways over the years – but there’s something quite special about the 30th Anniversary edition.

In 1989, Mini celebrated its 30th birthday with the Mini 30, with a limited run of 3,000 cars. To set it apart from the standard Mini, it was adorned with 30th-anniversary badges, half-leather seats unique to the Mini 30, and some extra equipment. Some of these special features included an option of 'Pearlescent Cherry Red' or black paintwork, Mini 30 badges, servo-assisted front brakes, body-coloured arches, sills, wings, a boot light, and sports-style alloy wheels.

This lovely low-mileage example comes to the market from six years of ownership with our vendor, Rosie. The car was restored and repainted by a previous keeper between 2015-2017 and used very little since then, covering around ~8,000 miles - it comes with two sets of keys, and current MOT valid until 01.10.2026.

Rosie previously had a small lightweight fibreglass trailer fitted. This, along with the towbar, isn’t included in the sale, however, if it’s of interest, it may be available to purchase separately. More pictures of this can be supplied upon request.

This listing was written from information supplied by Paul after meeting Rosie the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

I’ve loved owning and showing the Mini, and it certainly turns heads out and about.

The Mini 30 has been a well-cherished part of Rosie’s collection, she has called the car Ruby and loves her to bits, she has thoroughly enjoyed owning and showing over the past six years, in this time Rosie told us Ruby has never let her down and she's very proud of her.

Rosie told us "It is a hard decision to sell her, I will miss her. The reason for selling, is to help my family look after my late brother’s 5 kiddies."

Rosie will be happy to answer any questions in the comments section below.

Rosie
Vehicle Owner

Rosie saved £1,080* when they
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Exterior

Just two colour choices were available for the Mini 30 – black or the striking 'Pearlescent Cherry Red' we have here.

Wheels and Tyres

Fitted with the correct Minilite wheels (the eagle-eyed amongst you will notice where the bolt holes are in relation to the spokes, including two spares), these are in excellent condition.

Fitted with Falken tyres on the car, these have a spec of 165/60R12 and date coded from 2018 and 2017 at the front and 2014 at the rear, all have a good amount of tread remaining.

Please take a look at the photos and videos for a detailed view of the Mini 30 exterior and a closer look at the wheels and tyres to assess their condition.

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Bodywork

The bodywork is in excellent condition, with visually equal panel gaps and no dings or dents noted. Bing picky, we did spot a small blister on the top of the passenger side wing where it meets the scuttle panel.

We've highlighted our observations in more detail through our high-resolution images and videos, so please take time to look through all the media files for a detailed view of what’s on offer and to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

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Paint

Finished in the wonderful 'Pearlescent Cherry Red', the paintwork on the car presents very well.

The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there yourself. So please take the time to fully assess these high-resolution images and videos of the car to make up your own mind about the condition of the paint.

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Glass and Trim

The windows appear in excellent condition with no noticeable scratches. The seals are in good condition, with just a minor amount of perishing noticed on the rear window seal.

All of the lights around the car are in good condition and free from damage.

There is some minor age-related tarnishing to the chrome bumpers, but nothing excessive.

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Interior

Fabric and half-leather trim was unique to this special edition Mini 30.

Seats and Carpets

The seats are in very good condition, with just a small amount of age-related creasing to the driver’s seat, as you would expect for the age.

Throughout the cabin, the red carpets are in excellent condition with no signs of excessive wear. Inside, the boot has been trimmed in grey carpet and is clean and tidy.

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Dashboard

The simple dashboard layout presents well. There was a small crack noted in the glovebox lid and around the instruments, but these don’t stand out.

The odometer shows a reading of ~35,803 miles and works as you would expect.

We did notice that the oil pressure gauge wasn’t working, but this has not been investigated by Rosie.

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Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

Fitted with the original red leather steering wheel, unique to the 30th edition, this has some light patina in keeping with the age of the Mini.

The four-speed gear knob clearly shows the numbers and positions.

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Mechanics

It’s only 998cc, making it economical, reasonable to insure, and yet still providing enough performance to have fun.

Engine and Gearbox

The engine fires up without hesitation, sucking in air through the pancake air filter and SU carburettor.

The Mini runs great, with no issues reported. Rosie told us the engine has had a rolling road test by AC Dodds in 2022 who reported it is in excellent condition, the graph is in the paperwork gallery below.

Fitted with a four-speed gearbox; driving the Mini you can quickly work your way through the gears and enjoy it to its full potential.

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Suspension and Brakes

Looking at the Mini, it sits nice and level. The suspension feels tight out on the road, with no knocks or bangs coming from either corner of the car.

We did notice some purple poly bushes on the rear subframe, which would have been fitted when the car was given a makeover in 2015. Rosie tells us the play in the offside front upper suspension arm mentioned on the recent MOT has been sorted with new bushes being fitted.

The brakes bring the Mini to a stop in a straight line, with no juddering through the pedal.

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The Drive

A charming, nostalgic experience that captures the essence of classic British motoring.

Its tiny proportions and go-kart-like handling make every journey feel lively and engaging, with sharp steering and a 998cc engine that delivers modest performance and plenty of character – just what owning a Mini is all about.

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Electrics and Other

We mentioned earlier the oil pressure gauge not working; the radio is also not working, but Rosie uses her personal music player, she also enjoys listening to the engine, so it has not been investigated. All of the other switches are working correctly and are in good condition, with no real signs of age. The battery has also been secured on place after the recent MOT. A new ignition wiring has been fitted recently too.

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History and Paperwork

A history file that dates back to when the car was restored between 2015-2017 which included a repaint.

Plenty of invoices are present for various parts purchased during the 2015-2017 restoration, along with previous MOT certificates which date back to around the same time.

The Mini comes with two sets of keys and an MOT valid until October 2026, Rosie has spent ~£418 getting the required repairs carried out, it is ready to be enjoyed for exactly what it is. A limited production run of one of 3,000 produced, the Mini 30 is a great special edition Mini to take ownership of and see just what all the Mini hype is about.

We’ve carried out our usual seller checks, including verifying photo ID, the V5C, and an HPI check. This confirms the car has not been stolen, written off, or has any outstanding finance. Please note: this check does not include mileage verification.

We’ve summarised the car based on the seller’s information above. As always, we go to great lengths to photograph and film the car in high-resolution detail so you can make your own informed assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy reviewing everything in this listing.

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Service History
Date Type Mileage
02.10.2025 MOT 35,796
22.05.2023 MOT 35,655
05.05.2022 MOT 35,114
10.12.2019 MOT 34,593
03.11.2018 MOT 32,796
07.11.2017 MOT 31,292
29.10.2016 MOT 29,227
04.08.2015 MOT 27,562
Key Details
  • ModelMini 30
  • TransmissionManual
  • Reg. Date27.09.1989
  • CC998cc
  • Mileage~35,803 on the clock
  • ColourPerlescent Cherry Red
  • Interior ColourBlack/Red
  • Interior TrimLeather/Fabric
  • Chassis #SAXXL2S1N20434550
  • Engine #99HE200111514
  • Restored2015-2017
  • MOTYes Exp: 01.10.2026
  • HPi ClearYes - All Clear
  • Former Keepers5
  • Tyre BrandFalken
  • Tyre Age2014/2017/2018
  • # of Keys2
  • LHD or RHDRHD
  • VisitedYes
  • Sale TypePrivate
  • Owned~6 Years
  • Key FeatureSpecial Edition
  • Vehicle RegistrationG445 JCY
  • Driver’s SideRight
  • Fuel TypePetrol
  • Auction ID3280







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5 Comments
Carnut
Carnut
1 month ago

Many thanks for your helpful information. I must say that this looks like a really super car and I’m extremely tempted to put in a cheeky bid tomorrow. I’ll be closely monitoring how the bidding goes.

Carnut
Carnut
1 month ago

Lovely looking car. Will do well in the auction, possibly with me involved. Just wanted to ask (a) is the car garaged; and (b) I know there’s a mound of paperwork, but is there a service history book as well?

RosieW
RosieW
  Carnut
1 month ago

Hi, yes garaged always and started and run e very 2 months. sorry no service history book due to age and not supplied from last owner, who fully restored car, body elecs and engine that has never let me down and has had good engine rolling road test results graph in file by AC Dodds. Plus with brand new battery and MOT.

Carnut
Carnut
1 month ago

Lovely looking car, Rosie. 2 questions: Do you know anything about the previous owners? And Did you do any checks on the correctness of the mileage before you bought the card?
Regards
Dave

RosieW
RosieW
  Carnut
1 month ago

Hi Dave,
She is a genuine solid reliable car. Previous owner is Colin Hatton who with his son fully restored her, He is renowned for attention to detail and recognised by BMC management…….and won best in show prizes inc. his latest kit mini car same colour as this lovely mini. Mileage low and matches paperwork MOT investigations 2019..i have not done many miles, because i only showed at local northern shows…i am really sad to sell her but my family need my support due to losing my brother recently. New battery and MOT.

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Whitchurch, Shropshire

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