1990 Rover Mini 1000 City E Custom
Highlights
- Full mechanical restoration
- Recently refurbished and polished one-off Miami blue paintwork
- One-off body kit installed
- Always been dry stored
- New tyres and wheels
The Appeal
In the 1990s, the Rover had undergone something of a new era with the rise of 'Cool Britannia'. It was here where the Mini City ruled, its classical lines and distinctive performance offering a whole host of prospects for upgrade and modification. As a result, over the years that followed, we've seen so many variations on the car that it's almost dizzying.
This particular example is a marvellous example of exactly that. With a one-off body kit and an attractive Miami Blue colour scheme, this marvellous little modern classic is a perfect bridge between modernity and that analogous, retro milieu that made the Mini so endearing.
This particular example is a marvellous example of exactly that. With a one-off body kit and an attractive Miami Blue colour scheme, this marvellous little modern classic is a perfect bridge between modernity and that analogous, retro milieu that made the Mini so endearing.
History and Paperwork
- Built in 1990
- The DVLA records 9 previous keepers
- Bought a year ago as a project
- Had a full mechanical restoration
- Always been dry stored, even by the last owner
- The vehicle has been dry stored for the last 13 years
- MOT valid until February 2025 with some advisories
- Currently indicates 85,067 miles on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
- The underside is reportedly very solid
- Bodywork is in good overall order
- One-off body kit installed
- Paintwork is in a one-off Miami blue colour, recently refurbished and polished
- New wheels and tyres
- Standard Mini City interior with upgraded dash and radio
- Roof liner could be a little tighter
- Fitted with a fresh dashboard and new instruments
- Everything is clear and legible with no reported technical issues
- Evocative 90s upholstery is still intact
- Seats carry light wear but are free of any rips or tears
The Mechanics
- 1,000cc A-Series I4 powerplant
- Manual transmission with 4 gears
- Engine bay looks in good order
- Fitted with a fresh:
- Distributor with electronic ignition
- Distributor cap, plugs, and leads
- Water pump
- Hoses
- Radiator
- Alternator
- Starter motor
- Carburettor refurbish kit
- Suspension ball joints
- Brake master cylinder
- Brake servo
- Coolant temperature sensor
- Seat belts
- Clutch slave cylinder
- Master cylinder
- Coil
- Front discs, pads, bearings, braided pipes
- Choke cable
- Fuel filter
- Stainless steel twin exhaust
- The vendor reports that the car is driving well
- We've no specific reports of any mechanical issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1990
- Make Rover
- Model Mini
- Colour Green
- Odometer 85,067 Miles
- Engine size 998
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Nuneaton
- Location Warwickshire
- Country United Kingdom
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