Description
Enthusiast-owned and in excellent condition - 123k miles. Featuring the desirable John Cooper Works Aero body kit, strong service history, tasteful upgrades and a fresh 12-month MOT with no advisories. 2 keys, 1.6 litre with 5-speed manual gearbox, MOT to 08/05/2026
Factory Specification: John Cooper Works Aero kit (front & rear bumpers, side-skirts and rear spoiler), Chili pack, sports steering wheel (with cruise control), half-leather sport seats, visibility package (automatic headlights & wipers) - a truly well-optioned car, and has aged well.
Maintenance: Full service history from 2005, has seen 2000+ of maintenance spend in my ownership - receipts/proof of fitting ready for review by buyers. Highlights include:
-New clutch @ 110k (Mar21)
-HEL stainless steel braided brake lines @ 118k - replaced all 4 hard lines from ABS pump to calipers, resolving known MOT failure point
-Front calipers rebuilt (pistons, seals & pads) @ 122k miles (Nov24)
-Rear calipers rebuilt (pistons & seals) @108k miles (Nov20)
-Front and rear arms undercoated @ 118k (Aug23)
-All wheel bearings changed @ 108k (Oct20)
-Both driveshafts changed @ 108k (Oct20)
-Powerflex gearbox mount bush fitted @ 120k (Apr24), improving shift feel
-Battery replaced @ 118k (Jul23)
-Common oil leak gaskets changed (Oil filter housing @ 112k, rocker cover gasket @ 118k)
-Numerous other maintenance items addressed; information available upon request
Servicing:
-Oil & Filter - Shell HX8 5w-40: 100k at purchase, 108k, 115k, last done at 121k
-Brake Discs & Pads - Mintex/EBC: front & rear @ 108k (Oct20), front @112k
-Coolant Change - Comma G48: 85k at purchase, last done @ 113k
-Brake fluid - 108k (Jul20), 118k (Jul23), 121k (Apr24)
-Sparkplugs - Bosch Super4: 105k (Apr20)
-Fuel filter - 106k (Apr20)
-Gearbox Oil - MTF94: 108k (Sep20)
Modifications:
-Ultralite F1 (7.5J ET42) 17-inch alloy wheels in great condition, finished in matt silver, wrapped in Riken UHP Tyres with plenty of tread - Jun23 @ 118k
-JCW-style exhaust with genuine JCW tip @112k - deeper tone without being intrusive
-Pipercross lifetime air filter @ 121k miles
-Zunsport rear bumper grills, finished in black - 106k
-Cooper S bonnet, fuel flap and pedal set
I also have the original Mini set of 17" "Star Bullet" alloys, finished in gloss black, to offer on the car or as well as the Ultralite set.
The car has been enthusiast owned, as my first car, and had little to no expense spared. Located in Watford - weekend viewings welcome.