Highlights 

• Presents well
• Recent underside protection carried out
• Wonderfully useable

The Appeal

History/Paperwork

• V5 registered keepers document, showing 4 former keepers
• Numerous MiniMan invoices
• Partially-stamped service record from new until 2005
• Original manual included
• Recent underside rust-proofing
• MoT certificate - valid until 19 September 2023, showing only one minor advisory for the offside front steering rack gaiter being worn, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

The Interior

• Re-trimmed in contrasting red/black vinyl
• Presents very well throughout overall
• The headliner is taut and free of any damage
• There are a few small scuffs to the outer edges of the front seats, lower door cards and inner door jamb areas
• The walnut-effect dashboard inlay displays some commensurate wear, along with the steering wheel and rocker switches.
• Upgraded Kenwood radio/cassette player fitted
• Chrome-effect pedals and door aperture protectors in good order
• No reported faults or issues with any of the electrical systems
• In the rear, the boot would benefit from a once-over, but is in usable condition

The Exterior

• Re-sprayed in original Solid red with contrasting white roof
• Cooper graphics recently added
• Presents well overall - crisp graphics and bright paintwork
• Some wear visible to the lower edge of the front bumper valence
• Commensurate wear to the front end, such as stone chips and minor imperfections
• The offside front over-arch requires some attention at the top edge
• Being very picky, the bonnet appears to sit slightly to the nearside, and this can be seen on the upper edge of the front grille trim 
• There are some paint runs visible along the lower front edge of the driver’s door, and on the offside rear wing above the coach-line graphics
• The nearside door requires some adjustment of the hinges to sit flush
• Upgraded Minilite-style wheels in excellent condition, wrapped in matching Falken tyres

The Mechanicals

• Venerable A-series engine in full running order
• The engine bay/block/ancillaries would benefit from a thorough clean and detailing, but show no sign of any obvious issues
• The underside has been recently rust-proofed for continued longevity and survival
• Upgraded stainless-steel exhaust system fitted
• The vendor has addressed the aforementioned MoT advisory item and fitted a new steering rack gaiter, and reports no other known issues with the car, stating that it “drives well for its age.”

Summary