2000 Rover Mini Cooper 40th Anniversary Edition 1275cc - 12,088 Miles

*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 05/2000 ***

Highlights

• One of only 800 Mini Cooper 40th Anniversary Editions built
• In the same family for approximately 25 years
• Remarkable Red leather interior with machine-turned dashboard
• Valid, advisory-free MOT until May 2027

The Appeal

At the turn of the millennium, many new chapters opened - but one of the most beloved chapters in motoring closed forever. Rover's new masters announced that Issigonis's legendary Mini was leaving the market after a remarkable forty years in production. It was world-changing, it was quirky, it was nimble, it was endearing - and now, it was to be retired and modernised. The final iterations of the car saw overwhelming demand, with gentle refinement over its predecessors and boasting the car's largest 1275cc A-Series under the bonnet.
This particular car is a highly desirable 40th Anniversary Edition, limited to only 800 units to mark the car's remarkable production period, with commemorative badges and handsome interiors matching up leatherwork with turned aluminium.

This example has been in the same family since November 2000, when it was acquired as a Category C write-off with roof damage. It was subsequently repaired and garage-stored until this year, resulting in a car with a remarkably low 12,088 miles on the odometer, which appears to be backed by its MOT history.

Key Information

• Mileage: 12,088 miles (appears backed by Gov.UK's MOT history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: Advisory-free MOT valid until 7th May 2027
• Technical specs: 1,275cc inline four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: Limited paperwork available
• Note: This car was written off as a Category C Insurance Loss on May 28th 2000, and was repaired thereafter

The Detail

• Acquired as a Category C write-off with roof damage
• The vendor states it was repaired to a high specification
• Garage stored from the time of repair until this year
• Serviced in May 2026
• Factory standard engine that the vendor states starts and runs very well
• Handsome British Racing Green livery with racing stripes
• Bodywork appears clean and polished
• Sportspack arches
• Original wheels
• Underside is in good overall order
• Striking red leather interior upholstery
• Machine-turned aluminium dashboard with all instruments reported working
• Carpets and headlining are well-presented

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