Highlights
- Extensively restored and repainted three years ago
- Recent mechanical overhaul with numerous new parts
- Regularly serviced including in 2025 with new rocket cover gasket
- Original grey fabric upholstery in very good preserved condition
- Controle Technique MOT until January 2030
The Appeal
A good Mini is about as much fun as you can have on four wheels without spending supercar money.
This pretty 1990 1000 Special received an extensive bodywork restoration and repaint three years ago and present in smart burgundy with black roof. Inside there is a very original and nicely preserved interior in grey fabric. The condition inside is a testament to the car’s low mileage.
We’re told that the car has recently received extensive mechanical work, which is summarised below. It included a new clutch, radiator, shock absorbers and tyres. The car was serviced in 2025 and comes with Controle Technique valid to January 2030.
The vendor says:
“This Mini is in magnificent condition. The restoration has been very well done and it is a pleasure to get behind the wheel of this little English car.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1990
- Registered in France
- Current Controle Technique valid to 15th January 2030
- Test noted play in the steering and chassis modifications that prevented inspection of part of the chassis
- Odometer shows 72,000 kilometres which is not verified
- Restored 3 years ago with photographic documentation
- Service history includes MOT records from 1995 to 2004, then 2025
- Extensive maintenance in 2025, including rocker cover gasket replacement
- All four tyres replaced in 2025
The Condition
- Bodywork and paintwork present well following the complete restoration
- Paintwork presents very well with only a small paint defect noted on the bonnet
- Finished in burgundy metallic with black roof as shown
- Sits on Minilite-style alloy wheels in good order
- Underside as shown
- Original vinyl adn fabric upholster in patterned grey
- Interior in good order typical of a low mileage car
- Floor has some damage from a jack but no corrosion or holes (photos available)
- Fitted with wood-rimmed three-spoke wheel
The Mechanics
- 1,000cc engine capacity
- 4-speed manual transmission
- The vendor states the vehicle is mechanically perfect and well-maintained
- Exhaust system shows some damage but without leaks or risk of falling
- The vendor reports the car is very pleasant to drive with smooth gear changes and a perfectly running engine
- Extensive list of recent maintenance summarised below
- Recently serviced in 2025
Numerous new parts installed during restoration including:
- Battery and radiator
- Fuel pump and water pump
- Head gasket and fuel gauge
- Master cylinder
- Brake discs, pads, drums and shoes
- Wheel cylinders
- Four shock absorbers
- Clutch
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