Highlights
- 1275cc A-Series engine with 4-speed manual transmission
- Highly original throughout
- Over £2,000 recently spent
The Appeal
By the late 90s, the identity of the world-famous Mini was beyond iconic - it had become a symbol of the United Kingdom, and was still soldiering on with the same recognisable character as it had in 1959. However, all good things come to an end - and in 2000, the writing was on the wall. The upside is that the final iteration of the car was arguably the most refined - with such fanciful additions as airbags (!) and a full width dashboard.
This example comes to us in highly original order, with a distinctly sleek iteration of the Mini’s ever-enduring interior.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 2000 at Longbridge, Birmingham
- The car was repainted into its current green in 2003
- In current ownership since October 2019
- The DVLA records 5 previous owners
- Valid MOT until January 2024
- Currently indicates 88,625 miles on a five-figure odometer
- This appears to be authentic, according to the MOT history
- Over £2,000 was spent in July 2023
- Paperwork file includes:
- Original Mini document wallet
- Mini Service Portfolio
- Owner’s handbook
- Entertainment guide
- V5c document
- A selection of MOT certificates
- A good selection of invoices
The Condition
- British Racing Green paintwork with white roof
- Some wear in the usual places with blistering and minor corrosion
- Chromework is bright and nicely kept
- All branding appears in situ
- Sat atop original Mini-branded alloys
- Shod in Nankang tyres
- Impressive late-era interior in silver and black
- Some light signs of wear
- Dashboard and instruments in good, clean order
- Some light sag to the headlining
- Modern Sony radio unit installed
- Mini-branded steering wheel shows light wear
- Underneath, the car is in fair order and has undergone recent repairs
- We can spot some signs of corrosionn
The Mechanics
- 1275cc A-Series engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay is in good order with no significant faults
- Car is reportedly in good mechanical condition
- We note the MOT highlights a minor oil leak - fairly common in a Mini of this era
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