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Did a deal on a 1980 Mini today. Getting it next week. It turned 30 years old a week ago so is nct exempt and classic road tax. Fairly standard except a set of 10 inch GB's. All excited to get it now....


Watch this space........ :P


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Under the new NCT rules does the NCT not still apply to cars registered after 1 January 1980?
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The bill never came into law. The bill also included 1 year nct's for cars over 10 years old and fails for airbag and traction control lights and reversing and fog lights not working. It hasn't come into law however thats not saying it won't. The nct doesn't worry me it's the cheap tax that is important to me.
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Cheers, didn't know that :D
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Think tax only counts on cars registered before 1st january 1980.Still had to pay full tax on my 1980.
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THOMAS wrote:Think tax only counts on cars registered before 1st january 1980.Still had to pay full tax on my 1980.
It will go according to the month it was registered. So, despite it being 1980, the actual 30th year may not be until November (depending on registration month).
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Depends on the month Thomas. Cars must be over 30 years old so a march 1980 car will not quality for classic tax until next month etc. This mini I am getting if a febuary 1980 so only just qualitys. Check your cars reg date and hopfully next time you tax it there will be a saving for you.
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i bought a 79 8) 8)
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gareth wrote:Did a deal on a 1980 Mini today.
Have you owned it before? :P
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Funny you should ask yes. Sold it to him about 3 years ago stan.
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whats the craic with 4pints? This car have anything to do with that plan?? :mrgreen:
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the 4 pints plan has changed a bit now.......

This new mini has nothing to do with the change. The change happened when the van arrived. Project 4pints is now the van. This yellow one is gonna stay fairly standard in the way of quiet exhaust etc and will have rear seat belts fitted to suit a baby seat......

Meaning i'll have the van as a daily run around (when i get it done) the 71 as a bit of a run car for the hacking down the back roads and enjoying myself and the yellow 80 mini for my more mature family moments.
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Oh rite :mrgreen:

Sounds great!, Id love to have that collection going on, its getting very impressive :)

Cant wait to see 4 pints when its doen :)
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kona wrote:
Cant wait to see 4 pints when its doen :)
Neither can i.... Can't wait but lots to do before that gets back in the workshop....

still got a 93 spi jap import mini to re fit the engine yet and finish the respray the 71 for the MTM yet.

Not to mention an engine change on a zetec fiesta, Head gasket on a punto, a load of work on my recovery truck like fitting side lockers and stuff, and a load of work on a fabia. Anyone bored????? :lol:
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gareth wrote:
kona wrote:
Cant wait to see 4 pints when its doen :)
Neither can i.... Can't wait but lots to do before that gets back in the workshop....

still got a 93 spi jap import mini to re fit the engine yet and finish the respray the 71 for the MTM yet.

Not to mention an engine change on a zetec fiesta, Head gasket on a punto, a load of work on my recovery truck like fitting side lockers and stuff, and a load of work on a fabia. Anyone bored????? :lol:

Busy busy :). Thats always a good thing!
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gareth wrote:. a 93 spi jap import mini
where do you go to get a mini imported????
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You go to Japan for the Jap ones. 8)
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The Marcos Graveyard wrote:You go to Japan for the Jap ones. 8)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: smarty :lol: :lol:
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IBC Japan.

Prepared to be dominated on VRT, also some are "problematic"
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Like i said i have to fit the engin back in my Jap mini...... It does have the cleanest body i've ever had on a mini...
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so where are the pics gareth???????????
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come on gareth we demand pics :lol:
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Was meant to go collect it today but was too up to my eyes so gonna try fid the time to spin and collect it tomorrow...
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She's home. But as France were playing wales in rugby it was time to get to the pub so its still on the back of the truck. Will get it unloaded and some pics taken in the morning...... Very happy with it.... The wife said seen as this is gonna be her mini she is gonna join the forum.
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