1993 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i

HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Presents well
  • Recent underside protection
  • Long MOT

APPEAL

They say great things are born out of necessity. The story of the Mini would certainly support that, designed and built in response to the Suez oil crises of 1956 when petrol was rationed and economy was forced front of mind. Fast forward a few decades and its now a true British motoring icon, adorning the streets around the world and proving a lot of fun motoring to its owners. 
Here is a fine example of the Mini Cooper with the slightly more pokey 1.3 litre injection engine, presented in good condition and with several useful upgrades. 
 



HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

  • First registered in 1993
  • Partially stamped service book up to 2005
  • Original owner’s manual present
  • V5c present
  • File of MOT certificates
  • Various receipts for servicing and replacement parts
  • Toolkit, jack and brace
  • 1 key
  • MOT expires 19/09/2023
 



INTERIOR

  • Re-trimmed in contrasting red and black vinyl
  • New carpets fitted
  • Presents very well throughout
  • Headlining nice and tight
  • Leather trimmed steering wheel
  • After-market Kenwood radio cassette face-off stereo
  • Walnut-effect dash has a medium sized crack in it and a couple of blemishes as illustrated in the photographs
  • Chrome-effect pedals and door card instruments
  • All electrics in good working order
 



EXTERIOR

  • Resprayed in original red colour with cooper graphics 
  • Minilite wheels in good shape with four good new tyres
  • Four new wheel arch trims
  • Shut lines, lights and all trim and badges are good
  • A few small imperfections in the paint –below windscreen, bonnet, passenger door and small scratch on boot
  • Chrome is good shape save for a few minor scratches 
  • Underside has been rust-proofed in its recent past
 



MECHANICS

  • 1,275cc petrol engine
  • 4 speed manual gearbox
  • New battery
  • New fan belt
  • New chrome wipers and wiper motor kit
  • Part service history
  • Last serviced November 2022
  • Upgraded stainless steel exhaust system fitted
  • The car started on the button and reportedly drives superbly with no issues to report or advise
 

SUMMARY

It may be small and it may be basic, but they still draw a crowd and are a very collectable and user-friendly latter-day classic, with a charm and character that delights every time you start it.
This one looks fantastic inside and out and should bring many happy motoring days to the successful bidder.
 

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1993
  • Make Rover
  • Model Mini Cooper 1.3i
  • Colour Red
  • Odometer 122,400 Kilometres
  • Engine size 1275
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Stourton
  • Location Shropshire
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
4 bids
  • Ti•••• £5,500 30/01/23
  • jo•••• £4,700 30/01/23
  • wh•••• £4,600 30/01/23
  • la•••• £4,500 24/01/23
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