*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 08/2001 ***
Highlights
- Low documented mileage of 29,216 miles
- Comprehensive older restoration in good order
- Recommissioned in May 2024 including paint refresh
- Will come with 12 months MOT
- Lots of history showing thorough investment
The Appeal
The original Cooper was, of course, brilliant. But, save for some discreet badging, it took those in the know to spot one. That all changes with the final Cooper Sports when Rover delivered a Mini that looked as good as it went.
Particularly so in the Volcanic Orange of this smart example. It has covered a paltry 29,216 miles from new, a fact documented in the extensive history file. It was restored to a high standard around eight years ago, a process that involved some tasty upgrades.
Recommissioned by the current keeper in May 2024 with a paint refresh, this is a very tidy low mileage Cooper Sport in a desirable spec. With 12 months of MOT, it is ready to enjoy.
The vendor writes:
“The car is great to drive and hugs the road. And makes you smile wherever you go.”
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 20th January 1998
- 10 registered keepers
- Current keeper since March 2024
- Stored since 2019 prior to vendor acquiring car
- Vendor recommissioned car in May 2024
- Registered as Cat D in 2001 with all repairs by a Mini specialist to high standard
- Extensive history file that vendor says fully documents all work from new
- This includes many invoices as shown plus old MOTs and tax discs
- Factory handbook
- 1 set of keys with fob
- Extensively restored around eight years ago which is summarised below
- Will come with 12 months MOT
- 28,773 miles showing on last MOT with 29,216 miles showing in photos
- Genuine reason for sale due to purchase of another Mini Cooper
Restoration around eight years ago:
Panels:
- Entire front panel
- Both front wings
- Front scuttle panel
- Both A panels
- All seam covers
- Door skins on both sides
- Lower rear wings on both sides
- Both rear inner arches
- Boot skin
- Rear boot floor
- Battery box
- The entire floor pan front to back including both sills, door steps and tunnel.
Engine:
- Starter motor
- Alternator
- Electronic distributor
- Fan belt
- Radiator
- Thermostat and gaskets
- Idle air control valve
- Rocker cover gasket
- HT Leads
- Engine mounts
- Engine stabiliser bushes
- Firewall insulation
Suspension:
- Brand new steering rack
- Brand new rear subframe
- Rear trailing arms and all associated bushes
- Front upper and lower ball joints
- Tie rod ends
- Caster arm bushes
- Front and rear wheel bearings
- Front and rear rubber suspension cones
- All bump stops
Brakes:
- Front callipers
- Front discs
- Rear brake shoes
- All flexi lines
- All copper brake lines
Interior:
- Headlining
- All interior handles winders and lock plates
- Walnut Cooper Works dashboard
- Cooper works centre dials
- Stereo unit
- Parcel shelf speakers
- Additional speakers mounted under the rear seats.
- Driver side seat base frame/ springs
- All weather strips/ rubber seals including doors windows and front/ rear windscreen seals
- Dash cam
Other:
- Fuel tank sender
- Fuel filter
- Dash binnacle lights
- Headlights and bowls
- 4 Rally spotlights added (excellent for night driving)
- Grille
- Central locking (not currently working but should be a quick fix)
The Condition
- Stand-out Volcanic Orange paintwork which was refreshed in May 2024
- Paintwork presents well with only light signs of age to note in photos
- There are some marks and light parking dents to paintwork and bodywork
- Bodywork in good order with factory correct Cooper Sport fittings as shown
- Original silver roof and recently fitted silver bonnet stripes complement finish
- Factory alloy wheels in fair condition with some light kerbing as shown
- Recently fitted with new Nankang tyres all round
- Cooper Sport Pack interior in black and silver with matching wheel
- Well kept interior due to low mileage with refurbished veneer-style dashboard
- New carpets and mats fitted during older restoration
- Underside can be viewed in photos and buyers should note current MOT advisories
- Fitted with later Sony stereo as shown
- Various upgrades to car which are listed above
- Comprehensive older restoration around 10 years ago detailed above
The Mechanics
- 1,275cc MPI 4cyl Cooper specification engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Vendor reports that usual Mini 2nd gear synchro issues are absent on this car
- Various enhancements to mechanical specification summarised above
- Fitted with stainless steel cat-back exhaust with Fletcher silencer
- Recent attention to the brakes
- General recommissioning and check over by May 2024
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
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