Description
Paul is proud to offer his 2000 (W reg), Mk7 Mini Cooper MPI Sportspack for sale in Dorset and owned since June 2009 with four previous owners under its belt. The Cooper MPI Sport, a rare and sought-after car, has undergone a 'ground up' restoration, costing in excess of £35k. This includes a two pack refinish, rebuilt, and upgraded engine, gearbox, new brakes, bushes, seals, rubbers and most recently, hi-low suspension, fuel pump and sender unit and sub-frame mountings. The car is a tasteful example of a 1. 3i (MPI) Cooper Sport with optional Sportspack goodies, such as a Solar Red body and white roof and a sumptuous interior.
The Cooper MPI Sport is a March 2000 badged as a 500, It is accompanied by its original handbooks, service books, service receipts, and both sets of keys. The Rover Cooper MPI Sportspack is the most iconic car, with the 1. 3i being the more opulent and offering special orders. The beautiful red leather and cream interior is an example.
The heavily revised post-1996 Mini sits on 13-inch wheels and features a wide bore stainless steel millennium exhaust system, recently uprated intake to the injection system. The car has a solid shell with vented sills and solid floor pans and a gleaming boot floor and engine bay. The Cooper MPI Sport offers a great driving experience with lovely bodywork and interior. The car is fitted with an 85bhp, twin-point fuel-injected 1275cc A-Series engine, a wide bore stainless steel millennium exhaust system, and Evans Classic Cool 180° coolant. As well as service receipts and both sets of keys and recent service. Mileometer over the past four MOT’s: July 24 36, 675, July 23 36, 612, and July 22 36, 312. The car has been waxoiled to for future proof the body.
The Cooper MPI Sport is fitted with "high lift rockers" designed to allow easy bolt-on performance. These rockers provide a 1. 5 ratio, increasing maximum lift and allowing valve clearances to open up by. 003" over recommended settings. This significantly improves volumetric efficiency and power output, with the other upgrades providing an extra 15% power over the original 85bhp, a real joy to drive.
This Cooper MPI Sport has a solid shell with vented sills and solid floor pans and a gleaming boot floor and engine bay, completely and heavily waxoiled to future proof the body. Factory fitted alarm and immobilizer, side impact beams and a driver’s airbag.
This Cooper MPI Sport offers a great driving experience with lovely bodywork and interior. There was a time when there were plenty of these on the market, but most have been bought by investors and car collectors, so they are rarely available, and one in this condition makes her even exceptional.
It has never been imported, no outstanding finance, or been declared a total loss. This is a rare opportunity to own a uniquely preserved and stunning Cooper MPI Sport. Viewings are welcome, and questions can be directed to Paul at the number given. The Cooper MPI Sport offers a great driving experience with lovely bodywork and interior. The car is fitted with an 85bhp, twin-point fuel-injected 1275cc A-Series engine, a wide bore stainless steel millennium exhaust system, and Evans Classic Cool 180° coolant. As well as service receipts and both sets of keys and recent service. Mileometer over the past four MOT’s: July 24 36, 675, July 23 36, 612, and July 22 36, 312. The car has been waxoiled to for future proof the body.
Here are the key points about the 2000 Mk7 Mini Cooper MPI Sportspack for sale:
1. Restoration: Underwent a comprehensive restoration, including engine, gearbox, brakes, and suspension upgrades.
2. Unique Features: Solar Red body with a white roof, red leather and cream cloth interior, and various performance enhancements.
3. Collectability: One of the last Cooper MPI Sports, making it highly sought after and collectible.
4. Condition: Excellent condition with a solid shell, original handbooks, service receipts, and both sets of keys.
The end for the classic Cooper MPI Sport finally came in 2000, when the last of ‘Issigonis babies’ rolled of the production line at Longbridge to the soundtrack of the film The Italian Job and thunderous applause from the gathered crowd of workers, management, and journalists. And now, 24 years on, one of the ‘last build’ mini makes a tempting classic proposition and your chance to own one of the best-preserved mini Cooper MPI Sports ‘Issigonis’ babies’ – as you will see from the photos’ she is stunning.
