Highlights
- Highly rated 210bhp JCW in Laser Blue metallic
- Factory fitted with nearly £3,000 of options
- Under 46,000 miles
- No accidents reported and pet- and smoke-free throughout
- Current MOT to May 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
The R56 kept the go-kart ethos of the R53 but added a more comfortable, usable experience, qualities that explain why owners and reviewers fawn over these cars. Especially so of the Cooper S with the JCW package, which dials up the performance beyond the 200bhp threshold and sharpens the handling too.
This Laser Blue metallic JCW is factory standard and in really good condition. It has covered less than 46,000 miles from new and has been recently serviced. It was factory specified with £3,000 of options including panoramic glass sunroof with twin panels, Xenon headlights and Dynamic Stability Control.
With current MOT to May 2026 containing no advisories, this is a tidy and well-kept car and a reluctant sale by the seller.
The vendor says:
“This is a fast, nippy, and fun car to drive, offering the full John Cooper Works experience. It feels tight and responsive on the road, and the combination of Apple CarPlay and the upgraded sound system with subwoofer makes it an enjoyable place to be. It is reliable, comfortable, and very well looked after. With low mileage, strong condition, and tasteful upgrades, this is a standout example that deserves to be driven and enjoyed more than I can currently manage. I’m selling because I’m being deployed with the Royal Navy and can’t give the car the use it deserves.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 45,782 miles (no independent verification available)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: valid until 28 May 2026 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 1.6-litre turbocharged inline-four, six-speed manual
Factory fitted options:
- Manual Air Conditioning - £630
- Panoramic Glass Sunroof, Electric - £600
- Xenon Headlights - £370
- Metallic paint - £280
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) - £220
- Multifunctional Steering wheel (Cooper S) - £160
- Height adjustment front passenger seat - £100
- Interior Light Package (Cooper S) - £100
- On-board Computer OBC - £100
- Front Foglamps - £90
- 3-Spoke Sports Leather Steering Wheel (S) - £60
- Chrome Line Exterior (Cooper S) - £50
- Floor Mats, Velour - £50
- Alloy wheels painted in white - £0
- Laser Blue Metallic - £0
- Total Price of Optional Equipment - £2,860
The Detail
- Exterior presents well for its age with Laser Blue paintwork
- Vendor describes paintwork as bright and vibrant
- Minor age-related scratches noted to the exterior
- 18in factory five spoke alloys in good condition with light marks to edges as shown
- No chips to glass or lights we are told
- High specification car including JCW body kit and panoramic roof
- Bridgestone tyres in good general condition with some sidewall damage and good tread remaining
- Underside solid with no rust according to seller with no structural MOT advisories
- Wear noted to the rubber on the boot release button but remains fully functional
- No panels repainted or replacedwe are told
- The vendor reports the interior to be in excellent condition
- Full black leather upholstery showing light wear typical of age and mileage
- Touchscreen head unit upgraded with Apple CarPlay
- Reverse camera fitted
- Subwoofer installed in the boot
- JCW metal pedals intact
- All instruments, air conditioning, windows, and switchgear reported to be in working order
- JCW specification 210bhp 1,598cc 4cyl turbocharged
- We are told that the engine runs smoothly with no warning lights present
- Gearbox and clutch reported as smooth
- Upgraded blow-off valve fitted
- Internal charging port currently non-functional; believed to be fuse-related
- Regular oil changes and routine maintenance carried out during current ownership
- Garage-kept during current ownership
- No accident history reported
- Pet- and smoke-free
- No advisories on current MOT
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