2004 Mini R53 Cooper S
Highlights
- Attractive and factory standard Cooper S
- Recent full service
- Will be sold with 12 months MOT
- Good history file of regular maintenance
- Potent 170bhp supercharged hot hatch
The Appeal
There are Mini Coopers and then there is the Cooper S. The classic name badge was brought back for the R53 but signalled something very different - supercharging. Boosting performance to 170bhp exploited the potential of the R53’s brilliant chassis, delivering one of the best hot hatches of the last 25 years.
These cars are so much fun that finding a good, unmolested example can be a challenge. Here is one - smartly finished in light blue metallic with tasteful Cooper S decals, it is pleasingly unmodified and has clearly been looked after. Even the mileage is low for a 20 year old car.
A recent full service and fresh MOT means it will arrive with the buyer exactly as required: namely, ready to drive and enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 16th July 2004
- Seven registered keepers
- Recent service including plugs, filters and oil
- Will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT
- Stamped service book with further invoices showing regular maintenance
- Invoice for service items acquired in May 2024
- 2 keys
- Good history file of invoices and receipts
The Condition
- Attractive light blue metallic paintwork in very good condition
- Accented with tasteful Cooper S decals and stripes, all similarly well kept
- Paintwork is in good order with only minor stone chips to note in photographs
- Bodywork is straight and to a high standard with well kept arches and sills apart from the slight dent near side rear wing
- Sits on black 10-spoke JCW alloys which present well with only minor marks
- Quality Bridgestone tyres all round with plenty of tread and good condition
- Rear privacy glass
- Underside presents well with no structural advisories on last MOT in 2021
- Very tidy interior with grey leather and only minor signs of age and wear
- The glove box catch is not original and is modified but seems to work
- Unmodified cabin which even retains the factory fitted radio cassette
The Mechanics
- 1,598cc 4cyl 170bhp supercharged engine
- 6spd manual gearbox
- Factory standard car including twin exit exhaust
- Tool kit included with jack and wheel brace
- Recent service in May 2024
- New Exhaust fitted
- Over £1,100 spent in last month
- Air Conditioning needs re gas
- No running or driving issues advised
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