Highlights
- Restored by previous keeper with Cooperesque modifications
- 998cc engine with Stage 1 upgrades
- Smart car in white with black roof and Minilite-style 12" alloys
- Quality Yokohama tyres all round, Alpine CD player plus USB port and Mountney wheel
- MOT until June 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
This car started life as Austin’s posh Mayfair Mini, but thanks to a restoration by the previous keeper it is considerably more than that now - and much more individual. Tastefully finished in white with a black roof and smart Minilite-style grey anodised alloys, it is a pretty car in good condition.
Beneath the bonnet is a 998cc engine with Stage 1 upgrades, so it has the go to match the show. The interior has also been upgraded with three clock dashboard, Mountney wheel and quality Alpine stereo.
In great running order with advisory-free MOT to June 2026, this characterful Mini looks great fun.
The vendor says:
“The car is great fun to drive and, with the upgrades, has the sound and feel of driving a classic Mini Cooper and always puts a smile on people as you pass.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1987
- Current keeper since September 2019
- Restored by the previous keeper we are told
- MOT valid until June 2026 with no advisories
- Supplied with correct colour paint touch up
- Original steering wheel included
- List of upgrades by previous keeper summarised below
Upgrades advised by seller:
- Stage 1 engine upgrade
- 12in Minilite-style alloys
- Quality Yokohama tyres
- Three dial dashboard
- Alpine CD player with USB port
- 13in Mountney wheel
- Polished door furniture
The Condition
- Restored by previous keeper prior to 2019#
- Finished in white with black roof with few noticeable marks
- Bodywork appears in smart condition with the vendor stating that there is no visible rust
- Small touched-up area on the driver's side just in front of the door
- Vendor describes this as not noticeable unless specifically looking for it
- Chrome work appears in good condition
- Underside has been treated with wax and sealer
- No structural advisories on last MOT
- Vendor states that sills, floors, valances and both subframes are in very good condition
- Black fabric interior with red highlights as shown
- Seats are in good overall condition with some light staining to note
- Features reclining front seats with headrests
- Black headlining and polished door handles
- The vendor informs us that all switchgear is in working order
- Fitted with a 3-clock dashboard
- Alpine CD player with concealed USB port
- 13" Mountney steering wheel
- Minilight-style 12" grey anodised alloy wheels with polished rims and front Yokohama tyres
- British Leyland rally-style mudflaps fitted as shown
The Mechanics
- 998cc 4cyl A Series Mini engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Upgraded to Stage 1 according to the seller
- Engine reported to start immediately and run smoothly
- Gears change well according to the vendor
- Dood adjustable rear suspension
- New fuel hoses cleaned fuel system
- Changed oils and coolant
- Fitted a new battery
- Steering described as tight with good feel throughout
- Brakes reported to work well and pull up straight
- No advisories on current MOT
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