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A classic 1967 Mini left in a garage for 52 years after its owner flunked her driving test is up for sale.

The vehicle has only 271 miles on the clock and still has its ­original plastic seat covers.

It also has seat belts, which were only available as an optional extra in the 1960s, and the engine works perfectly.

A Mrs Jones bought the Mk1 Morris Minor-Mini Super De Luxe but when she failed her test she never used it again.

(Image: Torque/BNPS)

(Image: Torque/BNPS)

It is being sold by Woodham Mortimer classic car specialists in Maldon, Essex, and is expected to fetch tens of thousands of pounds.

Painted in Old English White with a red interior, it has attracted interest from around the globe.

(Image: Torque/BNPS) (Image: Torque/BNPS)

Woodham Mortimer’s Jean Marc Gales said: “This is a truly unique example of the iconic Mini.

“It must be the world’s most original example of Britain’s most-loved classic car.”