Description
Japanese import to UK in 2017. Owned by me since import with full UK V05 and registration. Car drives and stops perfectly and is absolutely reliable with no known drivability issues although Front wheels do interfere slightly with arch spats at full lock (after market wheels). All controls function as they should. This is a really fun car to drive, and the updated auto box performs well with the additional power. All previous MOT advisories have been fully addresses including new suspension ball joints, steering rack etc. Limited use since engine/ gearbox rebuild (approx 500 miles), attending shows etc.
Car is known and registered with the Mini Cooper 35 owners club and has attended various club gatherings.
Mileage shows 65000 km (approx 40000 miles). No reason to dispute this but no history from Japan.
Condition is good & usable with no serious rot. Passenger door skin has some rust bubbles just forming. Small dent in driver's door. Rear side windows would benefit from new rubber seals. Rear seat back stitching requires some re-stitching. Wooden dash not perfect and vinyl section (window dash) has sun related crack – please refer to photos.
Features:
• Air Conditioned – excellent cold air when gassed.
• SPI Engine professionally rebuilt in 2022 by MCCS (mini specialists). Up rated to 1303cc with fast road cam. Uses standard ecu and manifolds to maintain drivability, with power approximating to later Cooper S specs circa 80-85 hp estimated by MCCS.
• Full lighting pack (as per UK spec) with driving and fog lamps fully functional.
• Stainless sports exhaust system.
• Auto gearbox professionally upgraded by MCCS with Kevlar clutch plates. Uses JAP spec (motorcycle) engine oil for nonslip operation) as suggested by specialist.
• Previous suspension changes to coil springs and dampers all round (presumed in Japan).
• Uprated discs/ pads.
• To be sold fully serviced and ready to drive away.
• After market wheels fitted. Original wheels (Rover fitted) to be included in sale
• MOT passed 10/ 08/ 26 with no advisories.
Car is currently SORNd. Any test drive will require car to be taxed (at viewer expense) and driver to be fully insured.
Please ask if you require further information or photos etc. Price reflects all known imperfections. Bought through a car sales and importer in 2017 for wife to enjoy.
Car has been loved and well looked after. MOTd every year and any advisories and (minor) fails involving front ball joint and blown bulb have all been addressed. We are downsizing collection now and would love the mini to go to a good home for its next adventure. As described above, car has been SORNd (under cover) for a number of years now. Car starts on the button and is ready to be taxed and driven away.
