Highlights

Just 680 miles supported by MOT history
Classic British Racing Green with correct Mini 30 interior
One of only 1,050 UJK-market RSP Mini Coopers
Held in a private collection until 2016
Factory specification throughout
Recent service including spark plugs
MOT valid until April 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

No Mini RSP, no MINI, it’s really as simple as that. When Rover Special Projects turned its thoughts to rejuvenating the Cooper, it called in Mr Cooper himself for advice. He’d been quietly continuing to modify Minis for customers since the 60s, and the result was this car - the original reborn Cooper, known amongst aficionados as the ‘RSP.’

Of the 1,650 built worldwide, 1,050 were reserved for UK customers. All sold out long before they reached showrooms. You can see why with the photos of this 1990 car, not least because it is about as close to a brand new RSP as you are likely to get. Finished in classic BRG with correct black and red ‘Mini 30’ interior, it is in extremely good condition thanks to having covered just 680 miles. The sparing use is because much of its life has been spent in careful storage as part of a private collection.

With recent serviced and long, advisory-free MOT, this is a rare collector-level opportunity to buy a historically important classic Mini.

The vendor says:

“A Mini Cooper RSP that is factory specification throughout and a remarkable original version showing just 680 miles on the odometer.”

Key Information

Mileage: 680 miles indicated (vendor states checks will verify this reading as correct)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 30th April 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 60bhp 1,275cc inline four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Registration document present; radio code included with documents; service history described as chequered due to low mileage

The Detail

Highly original and unrestored BRG RSP Cooper in very good condition
Remains factory standard including spotlights, Minilite-style alloys and decals
Alloy wheels in very good condition with matching spare
Well kept ‘Mini 30’ black interior with red piping and matching wheel
Interior and exterior look little used due to low mileage
No structural advisories on last MOT
Phillips R570 radio cassette is functional, though one digital display number is only partially visible; code is included
Front seat extension brackets fitted for extra leg room; original brackets included
Webasto sunroof fitted
Replacement exhaust tail pipe fitted
Original date-stamped exhaust tailpipe included with the vehicle
No advisories on MOT
Recent service with new spark plugs prior to sale

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