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MINI Hatch 1.6 John Cooper Works Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (210 bhp)

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  • Make: Mini
  • Milage: 65700 Miles
  • Year: 2004
  • Model: Hatch
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol

Description

I suspect this is one of the best examples of a low mileage JCW R53 mini for sale in the UK today. Thousands spent on recent refresh. Black eye purple / purple haze colour. Facelift model with 210 JCW kit.4 previous owners, ~65,700 miles. New MOT 11 July 2024 with no advisories. First of the 210 factory fitted 210 JCWs. Kit fitted on 16.12.2004, car registered on 20.12.2004. JCW certificate of authentication present. Full service history, inc loads of paper receipts. I have owned the car since 2015. Within this period I have covered only ~20,000 miles are the car has always been a second car and cherished in my collection. The body work is in fantastic condition for age. Some age related stone chips and marks are present however barely noticeable from standing distance. OEM specifications and options: Panoramic roof, face lift Xenon lights, Harman Kardon sound system with BMW ipod link, chrono pack Black Eye Purple colour with white roof and white mirrors, 6 speed gear box, factory LSD, JCW front calipers/brakes, Half leather seats, three spoke multi function wheel, brushed chrome interior, JCW sill plates, JCW front grill .The car has been tastefully modified by myself in 2018 at ~60,000 miles (OEM plus), all work has been completed by 1320 or a local BMW specialist. Modifications include: Janspeed manifold with OEM catalytic convertor retained, 15% pully (to match JCW Motorsport edition size), GRS intercooler, Ph2 Newman cam (road friendly), Bosche 550cc injectors, 1320 map. The car runs a safe map and power is ~240-250bhp (dynos to prove). OEM intercooler and cover available in sale. The car has been in storage since 2020, since I purchase a R53 GP1 as well. Upon removal from storage this year, I have had the following work undertaken and completed: Full engine and front subframe removal, subframe, lower arms, anti roll bar, crash tubes refreshed and powder coated black, all new polybushes, all engine mounts top and bottom refreshed and powder coated silver. Full engine strip down and refresh, new oil seals all round, inc rear main seal, dip stick oil seal, prop shaft seals, thermostat housing seal, thermostat, crank shaft position seal, full timing chain and head gasket kit, valve cover gasket, new clutch, super charger service, new water pump, bypass valve. 4 new calipers, new disks and pads all round. (JCW upfront retained), new coolant tank, spark plugs, new tensioner. Whist the engine was out the engine bay has been cleaned and sealed with Bilt Next MOT due 11/07/2025, Purple, 5+ owners, £7,750