Highlights

Very rare JCW 225 Motorsport kit
Great condition with engine bay restoration and supercharger service just 3 months ago
Very long MOT, until September 2023

The Appeal

JCW Mini Coopers are what many hot hatch enthusiasts look up to and admire. This particular model, fitted with 225 Motorsport kit is one of a handful exceeding the more common 210 iteration of the era.

Finished in Astro Black with silver stripes, the car looks good and with the 421 exhaust manifold, it has a great soundtrack to match. Inside, this is a top-spec car featuring everything from a Harmon Kardon sound system to carbon fibre gear knob and heated Recaro Sports seats.

The car has been very well kept with great service history and many parts replaced when appropriate. In fact, the clutch is less than 15,000 miles old while the entire engine bay was restored not 3 months ago. This has to be one of the best condition Cooper S JCW examples around.

History and Paperwork

First registered in UK in October 2005
Registered to John Cooper Works garage for 210 JCW conversion
Later returned to John Cooper Works garage for 225 motorsport conversion
John Cooper Works certificate of authenticity with car
Plenty of work done once again early 2022
Full history file included with the car
Detailed MOT history
Fully stamped service history book
Long MOT – until September 2023
V5c included in sale
All owners’ manuals with the car

The Interior

Full spec model with heated Recaro sports seats, chrono clocks and black headlining, visibility pack including auto dipping rear mirror, heated front screen, auto wipers and lights, Harman Kardon hi-fi, multifunction steering wheel with cruise control, automatic climate control
Carbon fibre gear knob
Stylish quirky BMW Mini interior design
Very good overall condition
Rare optional black headlining
Slight wear on driver’s seat bolsters
Clean boot including jack

The Exterior

JCW coloured bodykit, aero front grilles and JCW carbon finished rear spoiler
Astro Black metallic paint with silver stripes
Uprated JCW 294mm front brake kit
R105 18” wheels fitted in 2014
Wheels refurbished in 2018, some light marking in places
Goodyear Eagle tyres with good tread
JCW sports suspension kit fitted offering a sensible 10mm of lowering matched to sports damping
All bodywork in great condition

The Mechanics

Four-cylinder 1.6 supercharged engine
Tuned by John Cooper Works garage to 225hp
Manual transmission
Limited slip differential
Plenty of work done throughout the years
Very clean engine bay
New 421 scorpion exhaust manifold with sport catalytic converter
Clutch replaced in 2014, just 14,000 miles old
Extensive work done 3 months ago – supercharger service, new seals and gaskets, engine bay refresh, stainless steel bolt upgrade
Upgraded JCW front brakes work well
Car drives as it should according to the vendor

Summary

Inside and out, this Mini Cooper S JCW 225 is built to satisfy the die-hard hot hatch fan. Its sporty interior is softened somewhat by plenty of creature comforts such as a great sound system and heated seats while the exterior styling lets everyone know what the car is capable of.

Thanks to its scarcity today, the JCW 225 Motorsport kit ensures very few Mini Coopers from the same era will rival this B-road weapon.

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