Unique features including floodlights, brown colour, white roof, and anthracite-coloured alloys
Recent mechanical work including a new battery fitted in February 2024
Aircon recently tested and re-gassed
The Appeal
The Mini Cooper Mayfair 50th Anniversary Edition is a special model that celebrates the rich heritage of the Mini brand, recapturing some of the city-street elegance of the original Mini Mayfair, while adding a distinctly luxurious twist to the much-loved, highly responsive R56. With its metallic bronze paintwork, anthracite alloys and floodlights, there was little doubt it was a particularly striking car.
This particular example appears in smart condition for its age, as evidenced by its Full Service History and clean MOT record. The car has been kept clean and presents well, and remains highly practical for as a daily driver. The vendor informs us that the car is ready and waiting to go.
With its desirable 'Jubilee' placard to the front and the Mayfair-exclusive colour scheme, this is a highly original example of Mini's 50th birthday edition - and is more than worthy of your attention.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 2009
Full Service History available
No advisories since ownership
Car has been owned for a few years, purchased just before Covid lockdown
Clean MOT since purchase, with the last MOT at 81,560 miles in October 2023
Full service was conducted at 80,763 miles in June 2023
MOT valid until October 2024
Currently indicates 82,122 miles on the odometer
Air con recently tested and re-gassed
The Condition
The bodywork appears free from notable defects
Exclusive 'Mayfair' colour scheme of metallic bronze with tan stripes and white roof
Car has been kept clean and presents well
Some scratches present due to age and usage
All original Anthracite alloy wheels were repaired and refurbished in March 2021
Underside looks lovely and solid with no issues to report
Internally, the car is very nicely kept with toffee upholstery
Some light signs of wear, commensurate with use, but otherwise in fine fettle
Equipped with an Android stereo system and reversing camera
Carpets and headlining in fine order
The Mechanics
1.6L I4 powerplant
Manual transmission with 6 gears
No current mechanical issues; any past issues were promptly fixed
Timing belt was changed at 68,000 miles in November 2020
Water pump and thermostat were changed in July 2021
New battery was fitted in February 2024
Air con recently tested and re-gassed
The car is reportedly handling exactly as expected
By all accounts, it's ready and waiting to drive away
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Vehicle specification
Year2009
MakeMini
ModelHatchback
ColourBrown
Odometer82,178 Miles
Engine size1600
Auction Details
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Coventry
LocationWest Midlands
CountryUnited Kingdom
Bidding history
19
bids
Michael••••£1,90029/06/24
alexand••••£1,80029/06/24
Michael••••£1,70029/06/24
alexand••••£1,60029/06/24
Michael••••£1,50028/06/24
bradley••••£1,40028/06/24
Michael••••£1,30028/06/24
bradley••••£1,20028/06/24
Michael••••£1,10028/06/24
bradley••••£1,00028/06/24
Michael••••£90028/06/24
bradley••••£80028/06/24
Michael••••£70028/06/24
bradley••••£60028/06/24
Michael••••£50028/06/24
bradley••••£40028/06/24
Michael••••£30028/06/24
bradley••••£20028/06/24
Michael••••£10027/06/24
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2009 Mini Cooper Mayfair Edition R56
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