*** 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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