Description
Rare RSP Model - British Racing Green
This is not just any Mini - it's a Rover Mini Cooper RSP (Rover Special Production). These are rare, sought-after, and fast becoming collector's cars. Only around 1, 650 were ever produced, making this a highly desirable model.
Vehicle History:
Dry stored in a heated garage for 20 years before being recommissioned in 2023.
Full service history, with the most recent service in April 2025.
Comes with all the original dealer-supplied books.
2 sets of keys.
V5C present and in my name.
Period-correct Rover tape deck that suits the year of the car.
Sunroof.
Twin exhaust.
Spare wheel included.
Recent Work (2023-2025):
Over the past two years, I've invested heavily to ensure this Mini is not just a showpiece but a reliable daily runner. Highlights include:
Replacement of broken wheel studs.
New rear brake discs & pads, corrected fluid leaks, and ball joints refitted properly.
Tracking reset and timing/ mixtures adjusted.
4 new chrome nuts, Cooper S wheel studs, and various seals/ gaskets replaced.
Service & MOT (March 2024) including:
5 litres of Motul oil, new oil filter, fuel filter, 4 NGK spark plugs.
Replacement wiper/ washer components.
April 2025 service (Fairways Garage):
Oil & filter change.
New spark plug set.
Re-tensioned auxiliary belt.
New fuel pipe & overflow pipe.
Ball joint replacement.
New sump plug and seal (sump re-tapped).
Antifreeze top-up, new hose clip, carburettor dash pot service.
Repositioned handbrake cable & steering wheel alignment.
Underside re-undersealed.
This Mini has had no expense spared, with all invoices to prove.
Condition:
Starts first time, drives perfectly - I recently did a 300-mile round trip with zero issues.
No rust visible, very solid paintwork and finish.
Interior all original: half-leather seats and Cooper steering wheel intact.
Tyres have plenty of tread.
Mechanically sound and ready to be enjoyed - requires no further work whatsoever.
Lots of torque and a joy to drive.
I've loved owning this Mini and put a lot of effort into making sure it's not just rare, but reliable. It's a real head-turner, and as an RSP, it's only going to become more collectible with time.
Well worth a look for anyone seeking a genuine, solid, and rare RSP Mini Cooper. You'll love this Mini because it's a rare RSP, completely solid, starts first time, and is an absolute joy.