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- 1998 Rover Mini Kensington
1998 Rover Mini Kensington
Lot Number: 535
1998 Rover Mini Kensington
Rare in the UK, this Kensington limited edition has covered just 28,106 miles and is being offered with No Reserve.
- Sold for: £4,050
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 1st June, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN
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BODY COLOUR
Nightfire Red 2 -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
R670 DWL -
ODOMETER READING
28106 Miles
SUMMARY
Rare in the UK, this Kensington limited edition has covered just 28,106 miles and is being offered with No Reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- The Kensington was a luxury limited edition aimed mainly at the Japanese market
- Powered by Rover's ubiquitous 53bhp, 1,271cc inline-four with a 4-speed automatic gearbox
- Finished in Nightfire Red 2, this rather smart little Mini has covered just 28,106 miles
- Luxury interior with blue-piped cream leather, wooden door caps and air-conditioning
- Imported into the UK in 2011 and registered here with a current V5C
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MOT history online back to 2011 at 21,863 miles. Last MOT expired in January 2021 ('No Advisories')
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Very attractive car and rare in the UK. Offered with No Reserve
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 535
- Make
- ROVER
- Model
- MINI
- Variant
- Kensington
- Registration Number
- R670 DWL
- MOT Expiry
- 04/01/2021
- Chassis Number
- SAXXNVAXKWD153596
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Nightfire Red 2
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
80 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
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Remarks
Good condition
Interior
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Remarks
Good usable car
Engine
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Rare automatic version Low mileage Full leather interior Wood door cappings This super rare Mini was produced in very limited numbers from 1996 to 1997 only for the export markets of Japan, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany The nightfire red RHD example on offer here was exported to Japan and reimported to the UK in 2011. It is fully UK registered
Import Notes
Imported years ago and is registered here with a current V5
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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