Highlights

Only 2,212 miles from new
Two registered keepers with first keeper to 2025
Highly original and well-kept Cherry Red Mini 30
Features period John Cooper 998cc conversion
Recent battery, plugs, fan belt and electrical checks
Current MOT valid to March 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The classic Mini’s rejuvenation, which made the current marque’s success possible, arguably began here with the pretty Mini 30. Built, naturally, to celebrate 30 years of Issignosis’ suburban go-kart, it marked the first shift away from utilitarian Minis towards a much more special run of models that celebrated the car’s unique place in motoring culture.

3,000 30s were produced, of which 2,000 were built in this car’s Cherry Red metallic. It has to be one of the very best 30s in existence thanks to its barely believable mileage of just 2,212 miles. It is highly original and well preserved, retaining all the special 30 features that make these models so prized by collectors and enthusiasts. It presents well where you’ll want to check any Mini - underside, arches, sills and the base of the screens, among other areas.

The car is standard save for a desirable in-period upgrade. Alongside the factory anniversary celebrations, John Cooper Works offered a Cooper conversion for the 998cc engine. This car is fitted with that expensive modification.

The first of this car’s two keepers hung onto it until 2025. Last year it received a new battery, electrical checks and spark plugs, plus a fan belt. It carries a usefully long MOT, which is reassuringly free of advisories.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1989
Appears to retain its original registration plate
Two registered UK keepers from new
Current keeper since March 2025
Previously registered in Northern Ireland
Various Northern Ireland MOT test documents
Original Rover handbooks, service book and paperwork
MOT records and history file support the low mileage
Showing 2,212 miles, which appears correct but this is not verified
Fan belt replaced in December 2025
Battery, electrical checks and spark plus replaced in November 2025
MOT valid to 23rd March 2027 with no advisories

The Condition

Desirable Cherry Red metallic Mini 30 with very good paintwork
There are a few stone chips and marks to note to the paintwork
Bodywork presents well across arches, sills and underside as shown
No structural advisories on current MOT
Factory Minilite-style alloy wheels with Cooper centre caps and matching spar
30 chrome bumpers, door handles and other exterior chrome fittings
30 decals and badging in good condition and appear complete and intact
Black half leather 30-edition seats with red piping in very good order
Interior retains correct 30-edition features such as leather-rimmed wheel
Fitted with a period Philips radio cassette under the dashboard knee roll

The Mechanics

998cc 4cyl engine with Cooper Conversion anniversary upgrade
Four-speed manual gearbox
Recent maintenance as detailed above
No advisories on MOT

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