Brand new catalytic converter and exhaust fitted during the last MOT
The Appeal
Ah, the Mini. How many cars can claim the pop-culture influence of this utterly legendary little car? Nimble, characterful and rather fast on its feet, Issigonis's masterstroke laid in the transverse A-Series engine, which maximised usable space for the decades of drivers who have cherished the car in both past and present.
This Pearl White example comes to us with all of the punch and pep you'd expect from the fuel-injected 1.3L engine - offering a surprising level of grunt to the otherwise rather twee little motor. It's also upholstered in a rarely seen red leather, and is accompanied by a fresh MOT.
With a little bit of aesthetic work, this lovely little car will no doubt charm the new owner. It's been with the vendor for nearly thirty years - and we're sure it'll spend just as long with its future keeper.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1997
Owned since new
Garaged for most of its life with some SORN periods
MOT valid until August 2025
Currently indicates 57,499 miles
Accompanied by a large paperwork file including:
v5 document
Original Rover folder, handbooks and cars
Service record book
Plenty of invoices
A collection of MOTs
A basket of spare parts
The Condition
Pearl white finish with an original rare red leather interior with grey trim
There is a little corrosion that needs treatment around the main body
Some work is required to the underbody, though a substantial amount was carried out last year
Some stone chips here and there on the bonnet
Light wear to the chromework
All badges and branding are present and correct
Left-hand mirror is disconnected
Mini alloys carry light wear
Original leather interior in good overall condition
Dashboard has delaminated here and there with some substantial cracks and chips
Some wear and tear on the carpets
Seats are free of any rips and tears
Instruments are clean and legible
Some marks and staining to the headlining
The Mechanics
1,275cc A-Series I4 engine with fuel injection
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Brand new CAT and exhaust on last MOT
The vendor notes that the car has undergone no modifications
It's still running well and we've no reports of any mechanical issues
Ultimately, it looks to be an eminently drivable example of the Rover Mini
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