Description
● This Rover Mini Cooper Sport is a generally solid example of the limited-edition
modern classic city car, offered with low mileage from new.
● Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 1, 275cc ‘MPI’ inline-four, delivering around
63bhp to the front wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
● First registered in November 2000, this example is understood to have had three private
owners from new.
● The odometer shows a modest 45, 309 miles from new.
● The Cooper Sport model was produced as a run-out special edition to commemorate the
end of ‘classic’ Mini production, which featured ‘Sports Pack’ extended wheel arches,
13-inch Minilite alloy wheels, quad front spot lamps, a two-tone black and silver leather-
trimmed interior, and a machine-turned aluminium dashboard with magnolia gauges.
● As with all Sport 500 models, this example is finished in British Racing Green with a
Platinum Silver roof, door mirror caps, and bonnet stripes, over a black and Nickel Silver
leather-trimmed interior, featuring an aluminium gear knob, door handles and window
winders.
● It rides on a set of 13-inch Minilite alloy wheels, shod in Yokohama A539 tyres.
● Equipment includes a heated rear screen, push-out rear windows, and basic heater and
ventilation controls.
● This example has been fitted with a Sony ‘Drive-S’ CD stereo with an auxiliary input.
● The car comes with two sets of keys, the partially stamped service booklet, all the
owner’s manuals with a black leather wallet, the original bill of sale, and an extensive
collection of maintenance and parts invoices, as well as UK and NI MOT test certificates.
● Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
● Specific notes include: paint bubbling and corrosion around the
windscreen, a large paint chip on the driver’s side rear window, and some stone chips on
the bonnet.
● The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 27 November 2022 at 45, 148 miles, which
resulted in a first-time pass.
● This Mini’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in May 2022, which
consisted of an engine oil and filter change.
● Other notable maintenance includes new Brembo front brake discs and pads being
installed in 2020, four new tyres and a replacement exhaust section fitted in June 2020,
a new bumper fitted in January 2021, a replacement temperature transmitter sensor
switch, a thermostat gasket, and a rocker cover gasket being fitted in May 2021, and a
new differential output shaft oil seal, a fan belt, radiator unit, and gearbox side plate
gasket being fitted in July 2021.
Dates and Mileages:
Apr 2001, 196 miles at Lookers MG Stockport
Apr 2001, 301 miles at Lookers MG Stockport
Nov 2001, 562 miles at Lookers MG Stockport
Dec 2002, 1, 438 miles at Lookers MG Rover Stockport
Jul 2004, 6, 219 miles at Car Care Centre
Jul 2005, 11, 191 miles at GA Williams & Son
Sep 2006, 20, 131 miles at GA Williams & Son
Jan 2008, 29, 382 miles at Surf Blue Garage
This Rover Mini Cooper Sport is a generally solid example of the desirable limited-edition
modern classic city car, offered with low mileage from new. With a desirable factory colour scheme and cosmetic upgrades, and boasting instantly recognisable styling, alongside an enjoyable analogue driving experience, it would make an engaging companion for weekend drives, fair-weather cruising, and classic car show visits alike.
