1992 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i
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Highlights
- Professionally restored Cooper
- Modified and improved using Mini Sport parts
- Thick history file
- Long MOT to March 2025
- Smart and tidy Cooper
The Appeal
What Austin Rover started enthusiasts have been completing and personalising ever since. We’re talking about the Mini, a car that even the factory couldn’t resist making better and better.
This is the ethos of this handsome 1992 MkVI Cooper 1.3i. A £5,000 professional restoration in late 2019 brings us a lightly cosmetically modified car that runs some choice Mini Sport engine, braking and suspension modifications. Inside the interior is neatly trimmed and specified to match the other improvements.
A thick history file documents this work together with more recent investment to keep on top of the condition and maintenance. Clearly much-loved and equipped with a long MOT to March 2025, this is a very tasteful Cooper that will looks a delight to drive.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 7th February 1992
- Nine registered keepers
- Current keeper acquired the car 11th February 2023
- Thick history file carefully annotated in plastic folder
- Service book showing older service work
- Many invoices through car’s life primarily from specialist Mini Sport
- More recent invoices from Mini Sport covering upgrade parts summarised below
- £5,000 restoration by Wight Classics covering bodywork, paint, mechanicals and suspension
- This work is documented in invoices shown in the photographs
- MOT to 13th March 2025 with minor advisories and 66,263 miles showing on test
Notable recent maintenance:
- Cosmetic and electrical repairs 19th March 2024
- Brake pads and brake system upgrade parts from Mini Sport March 2022
- Car cover purchased February 2020
- Invoices totalling over £5,000 from Wight Classics for vehicle restoration
- Shock absorbers, suspension kit and polybush kit from Mini Sport January 2019
- Brake calipers from Mini Sport in February 2019
- Various invoices from Mini Sport from 2019 shown in photographs
The Condition
- Smart black paintwork repainted in late 2019 by Wight Classics
- Complementary smoked silver roof
- Tidy bodywork with straight panels restored at same time
- There are some localised marks to note such as front offside arch extension
- Small stone chips visible to some panels but not unsightly
- 13in JBW lattice alloys with polished rims in good condition
- Underside presents well with no MOT structural advisories but surface corrosion to note
- Aluminium sump guard fitted
- Exterior chromework presents well with bright finish and no visible tarnishing
- Neat exterior detailing including classic Austin badges and bullet chrome mirrors
- Well kept and lightly modified interior with white dash trim and Alpine stereo
- Black bucket seats with white piping and matching rear bench
- Aluminium door furniture, gear knob and pedals
- Black carpets in good condition with heel guard to driver’s footwell
- Alcantara three spoke sports steering wheel
The Mechanics
- 1,275cc fuel injected Mini engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Superlite aluminium radiator
- K&N air filter
- Improvements and modifications during restoration
- Upgraded suspension and other running gear recorded in Mini Sport invoices
- Brake system upgraded via parts supplied by Mini Sport
- We have been notified of no running or driving issues to report
BEFORE YOU BUY
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
✓ A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check, to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1992
- Make Rover
- Model Mini
- Colour Black
- Odometer 66,263 Miles
- Engine size 1275
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Bordon
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- lee.ale•••• £8,700 29/04/24
- zctldh5 £8,600 29/04/24
- lee.ale•••• £8,500 29/04/24
- zctldh5 £8,200 29/04/24
- darren.•••• £8,000 29/04/24
- zctldh5 £7,600 29/04/24
- darren.•••• £7,500 29/04/24
- zctldh5 £7,100 29/04/24
- lee.ale•••• £7,000 29/04/24
- zctldh5 £6,500 29/04/24
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