1998 Rover Mini Cooper

Highlights

Garaged for the last 5 years
Interior looks in very good order with no rips or scuffs
MOT valid until July 2025
Service history up to 50,343 miles, with 56,317 miles on the odometer
Sad sale due to house purchase

The Appeal

There aren't many cars that can claim to go through seven generations - but the Mini was beyond enduring. Its attractive styling had become utterly iconic - and now sat comfortably as an icon of British nostalgia. The fact, of course, it was still providing perky, exciting performance and was endlessly endearing no doubt helped to keep the car remarkably popular.

This particular example, finished in a striking Nightfire Red, comes to us in utterly excellent order - with a year left on its MOT and extensive service history covering most of its 56,317 mile odometer reading. It's not often we see one of these legendary, diminutive little cars with such a history of cossetting car - and if you're after the final, most refined iteration of a truly legendary British classic, you'll have trouble finding a better prospect.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1998
5 registered keepers
In current ownership since April 2019
MOT valid until July 2025
Service history up to 50,343 miles
Last service stamp on 22/5/06
Currently indicates 56,317 miles, which is thus believed genuine
Garaged for the last 5 years

The Condition

The car is solid and free of any dents or dings we can spot
Some light age-commensurate marks, but generally in fine order throughout
Paintwork still carries a fabulous shine
Fitted with mirror-finish Supalight alloys
The underside is in very good order
Interior is in fine order with no rips or scuffs on the leather
Wood veneers in good condition throughout
All instruments are clear and legible
Carpets and headlining in good condition

The Mechanics

1,275cc A-Series I4 powerplant with twin point injection
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Engine bay looks in good order
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
The vendor reports that it fires up with no smoke or bangs and idles smoothly
Ultimately, this looks like an excellent example through-and-through that's ready to drive away

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