Description
MINI HL
998cc AUTOMATIC
Purchased by me in 2020 from a garage who had recommissioned it following a 30 year hibernation in a lock-up garage.
The following is a copy of the trader’s advert at the time:
“GARAGE FIND, FIRST REGISTERED SEPTEMBER 1982, LAST USED 1989
ONLY DONE 4605 MILES
ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION & PAINT
BLVC 471 Zircon Blue.
WORK UNDERTAKEN
Complete overhaul replacing
Wheel Cylinders
Brake Master Cylinder & Brake Hoses.
Radiator.
Fuel Pump, Fuel Tank & Sender Unit.
Water Pump.
Heater Valve.
Exhaust.
Steering Lock & Switch.
Boot Keys.
Cylinder Head Removed, Unleaded Conversion & De-coke.
4 New Tyres
New Battery
New Points, Condenser, Seam Trim, Oil Filter, Oil, Wiper Rubbers, Spark Plugs, Antifreeze”
When I bought it the bodywork was in excellent rust-free condition (see wheel arch photos). To keep it in this condition, I Waxoyled much of the underside, but it hasn’t been driven in rain by me.
I have had the suspension replaced with new cones and also electronic ignition was fitted by Minisport in Padiham.
The automatic gearbox works well with the high-quality oil that I have used.
The last MOT was at 5, 831 miles in June 2022. Since then it has been registered as a Historic Vehicle (free road tax and MOT exempt)
The oil and coolant were last replaced at 7, 000 miles in June 2024
The current mileage is 7, 500 - it may increase because I enjoy driving it in the summer months. This is an opportunity to purchase a rust free Mini in original condition, having an exceptionally low mileage. It turns heads wherever I go and driving it is a trip down memory lane. Although I enjoy every trip in it, I have other cars that I like to use too, hence the reason I am offering the Mini.
