2000 Rover Mini Cooper Sport

Highlights

• In current ownership for approximately 16 years, nearly always garaged
• Extensive bodywork carried out in 2021/22
• Accompanied by an impressive history file covering all work carried out
• MOT valid until January 2027

The Appeal

The Mini Cooper Sport marked the end of an era - the final chapter for one of the most beloved and recognisable cars in motoring history. With its 1,275cc engine, sports-tuned suspension, and distinctive styling cues, the Cooper Sport was a fitting farewell to the original Mini and has become increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

This 2000 example in Tahiti Blue with a Grey/Silver roof has been in the current owner's care since 2010, having been purchased from a specialist Mini dealer. It has been nearly always garaged during that time and has benefited from extensive bodywork in 2021/22, with the rear subframe also replaced in 2017. All work is documented in an accompanying folder, and the original service manual covers the first nine services.

The vendor reports that the car starts well, runs correctly, and drives very well, with very good road handling and a great feeling of speed, and is now ready and raring to go with its lucky new owner.

Key Information

• Mileage: 85,920 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 6 January 2027
• Technical specs: 1,275cc inline four-cylinder petrol, 4-speed manual
• Paperwork: Original service manual and a folder of invoices

The Detail

• Extensive bodywork carried out in 2021/22 including:
  • Replacement of both sills
  • Replacement of doorsteps
  • New scuttle panel
  • Replacement wing,
  • Fresh door skins
  • Replacement of rear valance
  • New boot floor
• Rear subframe replaced in 2017
• Front tyres replaced in March 2026; rear tyres reported to have good tread remaining
• Wheel arches cleaned and wax oiled annually for the last three years
  The vendor notes that the underside is in "good to fair" order
• Battery isolator switch fitted in 2022 to address an immobiliser fault that caused battery drain
• Only modification is a small tail pipe extension added to the standard exhaust
• Small dents noted in both front and rear bumpers
• Small areas of surface rust on the offside A panel, lower offside door support, and an external weld seam
• Small dent on the nearside wing top
• A few paint chips on the edges of the doors
• Some poor paintwork noted beneath the fuel filler cap and under the offside front light
• Nearside front fog light has a cracked glass on one edge
• Internal clock has never kept proper time
• Radio has been replaced with an aftermarket unit
• Some marks and discolouring on the seats
• Some gentle marks on the headlining
• Driver's seat repaired underneath following failure of the rubber joining strip

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