Highlights

Tastefully ‘Cooperised’ Mayfair Automatic
Upgraded two-tone interior with R53 seats
Smartly presented in light blue with Union Jack decals
Showing 58,802 miles on the odometer
Eligible for Historic Vehicle status in 2027

The Appeal

This rather interesting classic Mini began life as a plush Mayfair, but we’re a long way from that now. Extensively overhauled in the Cooper Sportspack style, it features light mechanical tweaks, Minilight alloys, appropriate Union Jack decals, and, perhaps remarkably, a full leather R53 interior.

The vendor acquired the car in early 2022, shortly after it received its last MOT test, which contained no advisories. Since then it has been little used but dry stored. It presents well in photos, where buyers can check the array of additions and upgrades applied across the interior and exterior of the car. It appears to retain its 1L A Series engine, allied to a 4spd auto box.

The current MOT has expired so the buyer may wish to factory in some checks before hitting the road, and it will need trailered away. But from 1st April 2027 it is eligible for Historic Vehicle status, making it MOT and tax exempt.

This nicely modified Mini wouldn’t look out of place at one of the regular Mini meets. Here’s your chance to give it a new lease of life.

Key Information

Mileage: 58,802 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: expired, Historic Vehicle eligible by age from 1st April 2027
Technical specs: 998cc engine, 4spd automatic
Paperwork: no history file or documentation available

The Detail

Modified Mayfair in light blue with Sportspack kit and Union Jack decals
Fitted with quad front lights and Minilight alloy wheels
Paintwork presents well in photos with some stone chips and other points to note
Bodywork in good order for a Mini of this age which can be checked in photos
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on last MOT in 2021
Exterior chromework presents well
Spare wheel in boot
Modified interior with two-tone blue and black leather seats
Front and rear seats appear to be from a R53 Mini (not verified)
Modified blue and black dashboard with Mountney wheel and auxiliary dials
Previously owned by the seller's brother, who has passed away
No service history or records accompany the vehicle we are told
Engine bay indicates fitted with custom radiator and upgraded pipework
MOT has expired so car will need to be trailered away
Little or unused since last MOT expired so some checks should be anticipated

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