My name is Paul and pleased to present my stunning sympathetically restored mini-Cooper MPI Sportback for sale. Throughout there has been a focus on celebrating the originality of its era. Watchers will note a price reduction to incentivize a real enthusiast to own this very rare mini. I have owned the Cooper Sport since 2009, with just three owners under its belt. Registered March 2000 badged as a 500; with plague in the glove box and interior enhancements (see photographs). Professionally restored to the original specification fixtures by Wood and Pecket, Dorchester Mini, as example and fittings, original handbooks and service books as both sets of keys. An example of recent MOT: May 2025 36,822 - Pass with no advisories. Finished in Solar Red and Old English White roof with a sumptuous half-leather interior (see photos). This combination was available as optional extras and is seldom seen, it really suits the Mini shape and gives it a baby Rolls Royce appeal. The Cooper Sport was the final edition of the classic Mini. Each car was built by BMW to a remarkably high specification, Sportspack wheel arches, 13'' alloy wheels. Factory fitted alarm and immobilizer, side impact beams. During restoration the mini was fitted with premium Yokohama tyres and to improve the 63bhp, the mini was fitted with RC40 stainless exhaust, wide bore 52mm throttle body, light wheel, "high lift rockers", the main reason "high lift" rockers, easy bolt on performance. The "high lift" rockers provide a ratio of 1.5 vs the stock 1.25. (The "roller tip" type also has a 1.5 ratio). Valve clearances then opened up by .003" over recommended settings. Using the 1.5 ratio not only increases the maximum lift, but it also means that the valve is open approximately 20% more at any given point- although opening and closing periods remain the same. This vastly improves volumetric efficiency and therefore power output. All this, with the other upgrades giving an extra 15 to 20 per cent power over the original 85bhp and she handles it well. Restoration (costing in excess of 40k). Including two pack professional refinish, completely waxoiled to future proof the body. Rebuilt, and upgraded engine, gearbox includes advanced baulk rings and selector forks, taller gearing so long-distance cruising is a breeze. New: brakes, bushes, seals, rubbers, front screen, original spec roof lining. Upgrade to hi-low suspension. Immaculate, no rust, one of the best ever offered for sale.