Highlights
- Rare and pretty Mayfair Automatic
- Lots of history with plenty of recent work
- new rear subframe and rear brake work
- Reportedly garage-stored by all owners and kept clean
- Maintained by Minimine Classic Mini Specialists
- Current MOT valid to April 2026
The Appeal
We’d had Sporty Mini, but it took Austin Rover a while to develop Posh Mini. That role was filled by the Mayfair, named after the poshest place in London that Longbridge could think of and designed to channel the luxury of the earlier Radford Minis.
Mayfair survivors are few and far between, making them stand-outs at Mini shows amongst the more common Coopers. This ‘94 example has done exactly that, featuring as one of just 50 vehicles from over 250 entries for The Smallest Cog's first car meet.
Painted in silver with a grey leather and fabric interior, it is a tidy and tastefully modified example that benefits from a long list of recent work. Most of it has been undertaken by specialists Minimine, with highlights including new rear subframe and rear brake work, replacement shock absorbers, new water pump and brake work. The current MOT runs to April 2026.
This is a really tidy, well-specified classic Mini that looks ready to show and go.
The vendor says:
“An absolute pleasure, the automatic gearbox makes driving this car extremely easy. Provides a true go-kart like feel on fun country roads, but also smooth for longer drives. Provides the classic Mini experience for those who would like to take it easy. A Classic Mini makes everyone happy, and owning such a comfortable version made it even better. This car was also one of the 50 cars (of over 250 picked) for The Smallest Cog's first car meet.”
History and Paperwork
- UK market car first registered 20th May 1994
- Seven registered keepers
- Current keeper since 1st August 2024
- Acquired by the seller at 41,565 miles we are told
- Showing 43,733 miles on a five-digit odometer
- Service history supports low mileage as shown in photos
- Private plate A26DDT shown in photos is not included
- V5C
- Factory handbooks and wallet, including stamped service book
- Extensive MOT and receipt documentation from current and previous owners
- Garage stored by all owners, we are told
- Number plate to be returned to L988WNV
- Spare original automatic gearbox trim surround as shown
- Old tax discs
- MOT valid to 7th April 2026 with advisories to note
- Selected as one of 50 cars from 250 entries for The Smallest Cog's first car meet
Maintained advised by seller mostly completed at Minimine Classic Mini Specialists@
- 13/09/24: Oil, filter, sparks, heater matrix and pipes, new halogen Wipac headlights fitted
- 18/09/24: New grille, badges and gutter trim fitted
- 23/1024: Headlight harness upgrade completed
- 09/11/24: New battery, water pump, fan belt and bypass hose fitted
- 26/11/24: New KYB shock absorbers, RC-40 exhaust, engine mounts and vacuum pipes fitted
- 15/0125: New rear subframe, handbrake cable, rear brakes, rear fog light and front subframe mounts fitted
- 31/0125: New rear bumper and overriders fitted
- 02/05/25: New Japanese-style gear selector and oil filter housing fitted with oil and filter change
- 07/0525: New engine steady bushes and engine earth strap fitted
The Condition
- Overall condition decent with some age-related marks and door scrapes
- Previously resprayed in metallic silver
- Sills and underside coated with protective underseal
- Black Union Jack sticker on roof applied by previous owner
- Mayfair pinstripe, decals and roof trim applied in current ownership
- Some age to note to bodywork including offside door and front wing
- Underneath undercoated and not driven in wet or salty conditions
- Advisories to note to underside on current MOT
- Fog and spot lights fully functional and correctly wired with relays
- Factory-fitted window tint provides privacy
- Front and rear windows open and close smoothly
- Very clean interior with all carpets intact
- Grey leather Cooper driver and passenger seat bases fitted
- Seat backs and rear seats original Mayfair specification
- All dashboard dials and lights functional
- Rare British Jaeger dual gauge displays oil pressure and coolant temperature
- Dashboard coolant temperature gauge non-functional as rerouted for dual gauge (reversible)
- Original walnut dashboard in mint condition
- Pioneer SPH-10BT radio upgrade with Bluetooth, built-in phone holder and parcel shelf speakers
- Centre console features front fog light switch, British Jaeger voltmeter and temperature gauge
- Japanese-style metal gear selector fitted, original selector in very good condition to be supplied
- Reduced interior noise due to carpet, soundproofing and dual-box exhaust
- Black carpet boot liner fitted
- Doors open and close solidly with original door cards in good condition
- Door seals, boot seals and wheels changed by previous owner
- Driver seat diaphragm replaced
- Additional upgrades include oil pressure/coolant temperature dual gauge, new oil pressure switch, centre console and automatic-specific engine splash guard
- Always started and moved during winter storage periods
The Mechanics
- 1,275cc 4cyl engine
- 4spd automatic transmission
- Engine reportedly starts and runs well, serviced frequently with premium unleaded fuel
- No power modifications made, we are told
- Loud DTM exhaust replaced with quieter dual-box RC-40
- Oil filter housing replaced due to a leak with an easier-to-service Japanese-style
- New rear subframe, brakes, shock absorbers and subframe/engine mounts fitted
- Long list of recent maintenance detailed above
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