Description
2014 MINI Roadster John Cooper Works (R59) in silver. It's an incredibly rare car to come across, with only around 280 left on the road, and a serious driver-focused car.
This is the N18, the last engine produced for the R56-R59 range and the best of the bunch. It's on a Stage 1 tune making 235 BHP, paired with a 6-speed manual. The tune is a slight ECU remap to complement the decat and straight pipe, so it's very safe with minimal strain on the engine. It is seriously quick. If you want something fast, fun and reliable that turns heads everywhere it goes, this is it. It would suit a midlife crisis car very well.
The car is genuinely pristine. The bodywork and interior are both very clean, and the roof is in perfect condition too. It has an MOT until 24/09/2027 and no advisories on any of the last five MOTs. I use it as my daily, so the mileage will go up a little before it sells.
All the major bits that usually go on these have already been replaced, and there's a big book of receipts and parts for every job. The expensive work is done, so you can just drive it.
Honest bits
Firm ride. It's a JCW on coilovers, so it's stiff. You'll feel it on rough roads.
Loud. Tasteful, but your neighbours may not thank you for early starts.
Engine and drivetrain
Stage 1 tune, 235 BHP (light ECU remap to suit the exhaust)
Manual gearbox
Decatted with straight pipe exhaust (cat still available)
Clutch and flywheel replaced, gearbox oil changed
Timing chain, oil pump chain, crankshaft seal and water pump pulley replaced
V-ribbed belt kit replaced
Ignition coils replaced
Full service including spark plugs, oil, oil filter and air filter
Brakes, suspension and steering
Front and rear Brembo performance discs and pads
Rear Brembo performance calipers replaced
Coilovers fitted, with spacers on the rear
Front track rod end, anti-roll bar link and ball joint replaced
Spec and interior
Xenon headlights
Bluetooth
Heated seats
Cruise control
Leather seats
Premium interior with plenty of alloy trim and a soft-touch dash
Pioneer subwoofer and amp in the boot
New rear LED light
Pristine roof
It's a great era of car. You get everything you need to enjoy driving, without the constant bings and bongs and driver aids of a new one.
Details
Year: 2014
Mileage: 68,000
MOT: until 24/09/2027, no advisories on the last 5
Colour: Silver
Transmission: Manual
Engine: 1.6 turbo, N18
Body: 2-seater convertible
History: full service history and a large folder of receipts