1990 Rover Mini Racing Green

Highlights

• Comprehensive back-to-metal restoration with numerous panels replaced
• Garage stored since restoration
• Good history file with invoices and receipts dating back to the early 2000s
• Recently tuned and serviced with a raft of new mechanical components
• Valid MOT until June 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

Amidst a raft of special edition Minis, the Rover Mini Racing Green is one of the most endearing iterations of Britain's favourite small car, combining the model's legendary go-kart handling with a distinctive, classically-styled specification. Well-sorted examples are becoming ever harder to find, making those that have been properly looked after all the more desirable.

This 1990 car has benefited from a thorough back-to-metal restoration carried out by the previous owner, and has been garage stored since. The vendor states the bodywork remains in very good condition with no rust or corrosion — only a slightly weathered front grille to note. Inside, new carpets and mats have been fitted in recent years, and the seats have been recently professionally cleaned, presenting well throughout.

Mechanically, the car has been tuned by Jim Parks and serviced with all fluids replaced, and a raft of new components have been fitted within the last 500 miles. The vendor notes that second gear occasionally pops out when lifting off the throttle, a well-known characteristic of this gearbox. Accompanying the car is a folder of invoices dating back to the early 2000s, and it holds a valid MOT until June 2027. It is described by the vendor as great fun to drive.

Key Information

• Mileage: 86,100 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until June 2027 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 998cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: folder of invoices dating back to the early 2000s; some service history available

The Detail

• Full back-to-metal restoration carried out by the previous owner with all new panels apart from the roof
• Full respray completed; underside protected with wax oil
• Garage stored since the restoration
• Tuned by Jim Parks and serviced with all fluids replaced
• Within the last 500 miles: new GAZ rear shock absorbers, HT leads, spark plugs, vacuum advance, starter motor, and fuel pump fitted
• The vendor states the bodywork is in very good condition; front grille slightly weathered
• New carpets and mats fitted in the past couple of years
• Seats recently professionally cleaned and reported to be in very good condition
• Some button logos faded due to age; headlining has some slight marks
• Aftermarket stereo fitted and in working order
• Second gear occasionally pops out when lifting off the throttle, a known characteristic of this gearbox
• The vendor states the engine is the original standard 998cc unit

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