HIGHLIGHTS
• Limited Edition Cooper
• Documented 11,267 miles from new with complete history file
• Just 3 owners from new
• Displayed at the Classic Car Show
• Displayed at the Classic Car Show
THE APPEAL
The Mini is a car that always makes people smile, it characterful face and compact size endearing it to scores of fans around the world.
The original BMC Mini was a true car for the people and its success is measured in the amount of family and friends that have a personal connection to the plucky little car.
The first Mini Cooper launched in 1961 and was later revived by the Rover Group in 1990, with the unveiling of the Rover Mini Cooper.
The 1991 example offered by Car and Classic is perhaps one of the finest examples on the market having covered less than 12,000 miles in 31 years.
The original BMC Mini was a true car for the people and its success is measured in the amount of family and friends that have a personal connection to the plucky little car.
The first Mini Cooper launched in 1961 and was later revived by the Rover Group in 1990, with the unveiling of the Rover Mini Cooper.
The 1991 example offered by Car and Classic is perhaps one of the finest examples on the market having covered less than 12,000 miles in 31 years.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
• V5C in owners name
• Original Handbook Pack plus Service Book with 16 stamps
• Original dealership order form, invoice and welcome letter from Rover dealer
• Original MOT Certificates and Tax Discs
• Huge File of Invoices from New
• Original MOT Certificates and Tax Discs
• Huge File of Invoices from New
This Rover Mini Cooper was ordered on the 30th November 1990 at a cost of £7,310.
It was specified in Flame Red with a White roof and a Black interior. The original order form and invoice from the Rover Lancaster dealership notes that the owner added Nudge Bars and Driving Lamps as dealer fitted extras.
It was specified in Flame Red with a White roof and a Black interior. The original order form and invoice from the Rover Lancaster dealership notes that the owner added Nudge Bars and Driving Lamps as dealer fitted extras.
The Mini comes will its original owner book pack and order documents, which is really nice to see and adds to the cars provenance.
Its first MOT was carried out on the 31st March 1994, with the Mini having covered 4,114 miles. On the same date in 1995 its subsequent MOT test showed the mileage at 5,242. And on the 29th March 1996 it had covered 6,074.
It is very clear that this Mini Cooper was cherished from day one and was used very sparingly in its early years.
It is very clear that this Mini Cooper was cherished from day one and was used very sparingly in its early years.
The Mini Cooper’s current owner acquired the car in 2010 and continued to use it sparingly, stating that its only trips out on the road were for its annual MOT test and back again.
It has remained in storage in his private collection since 2010, which has preserved the car and kept its mileage very low indeed.
It has remained in storage in his private collection since 2010, which has preserved the car and kept its mileage very low indeed.
THE INTERIOR
• Original interior in virtually unmarked condition
• Original toolkit
• Unused spare tyre in the boot
• Unused spare tyre in the boot
The interior of the Rover Mini Cooper looks as good as when it left the Rover factory in 1991.
The black seats have no wear, with the dashboard, steering wheel, gear lever and all the switchgear are in excellent condition. The carpets are also in lovely shape and a peak under them reveals shiny red paint on the floor.
The black seats have no wear, with the dashboard, steering wheel, gear lever and all the switchgear are in excellent condition. The carpets are also in lovely shape and a peak under them reveals shiny red paint on the floor.
The headline is unmarked with no evidence of staining or water marks, which can be common age related flaws on classic Mini’s.
An Aiwa tape player is fitted to the Mini in the radio slot under the dash.
THE EXTERIOR
This Rover Mini Cooper really looks as sharp as a pin, with its bright Flame Red paint set off by the gleaming white roof.
The cars paint is in excellent condition all round with all the factory decals intact and the pinstripe lines matching up very well. The chrome nudge bars, spot lights and brightwork all have a nice shine and the Minilite alloy wheels are in excellent shape.
THE MECHANICS
• 1,275cc MG Metro A-Series engine
• MOT until 10th June 2023
The Rover Mini’s 1.3 litre carb engine fired up on the button and idled very nicely as it was positioned for its photoshoot.
As this is an early MKVI it has the single SU carb fitted to the A-Series engine. The engine bay itself presents very well with everything nicely presented and not overly detailed.
The engine plate and chassis plate are present as are the factory stickers. There is
The underside looks to be in very nice condition all round and has clearly benefited from spending an average of 363.45 miles on the road in 31 years. The Mini’s last documented inspection was carried out at 11,252 miles on the 30th May 2022.
It has covered just 15 miles since.
It has covered just 15 miles since.
SUMMARY
This 1991 Rover Mini Cooper was a real pleasure to photograph and its remarkable preservation is a credit to its current owner and its past custodians, who have clearly cherished it over its 31 years.
Finding another MKVI Cooper in this condition with such low miles and ownership is going to be very hard to repeat.
Finding another MKVI Cooper in this condition with such low miles and ownership is going to be very hard to repeat.
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