Description
1997 Rover Mini Cooper.
The Mini is a two-door compact city car that was produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000.
The original Mini is considered an icon of 1960s British popular culture. Its space-saving transverse engine and front-wheel drive layout – allowing 80% of the area of the car's floorplan to be used for passengers and luggage – influenced a generation of car makers.
In 1999, the Mini was voted the second-most influential car of the 20th century, behind the Ford Model T, and ahead of the Citroën DS and Volkswagen Beetle.
The Mini MK7 (1996-2000)
This was the final version, twin point injection with front-mounted radiator. Full-width dashboard replaces the original shelf, internal bonnet release. Introduction of airbag on driver's side.
The basic Mini was the 1. 3i, the other model in the range being the Mini Cooper. The end of production in October 2000 not only signalled the end of original Mini production after 41 years, but also brought about the demise of the 1275-cc engine which had powered the Mini and numerous other BL/ BMC/ ARG cars for more than 35 years. The Metro had ceased production two and a half years earlier, ironically meaning the Mini outlived the car that was supposed to replace it.
About our MINI.
This Rover Mini Coopers S MK7 is in beautiful conditions and has covered only 44k miles over the years.
The car was resprayed to this glossy red with white stripes, and it has been maintained as original as possible.
Door locks, grill and grill surrounds, wheel arch kit, battery cover plus strap, wheels +tyres, sun visor bracket, handbrake lever gaiter and battery were replaced to its original form by the current Owner and at the same time carpet set, plastic boot liner, spare immobiliser with keys and Workshop Manual were added.
First year of registration 1998, this Mini comes with all the South African Registration document.
This 1. 3 L Mini drives beautifully and it is ready to be enjoyed by its new Owner.
