2005 Mini Cooper S JCW Convertible - 25k miles

Highlights

• Genuine John Cooper Works car with Certificate of Authenticity
• Only two former registered keepers; in current family ownership for five years
• Extensive history file with service book, invoices dating back to 2008 and unbroken MOT history from 2008
• Full mot history from 2008
• Underside Lanoguarded in 2024 with sub-frames lowered, cleaned and protected

The Appeal

Get the R53, put it through the John Cooper Works treatment, and you've got one of the most desirable variants of BMW's modern Mini reboot. With the supercharged 1.6-litre engine enhanced by the factory John Cooper Works Tuning Kit - fitted here just days before first registration in September 2005 - it delivered a level of performance and driver engagement that has earned a devoted following. The convertible bodystyle adds open-air appeal to genuine hot-hatch thrills, and it's little wonder they've become definitive modern classics.

This particular example has covered just 24,676 miles from new, a figure verified by its unbroken MOT history stretching back to 2008. Across 18 MOTs, it has failed only once - for wiper blades in 2019. The underside was Lanoguarded in 2024, with sub-frames lowered, cleaned and protected - no doubt a topic of great relief for any enthusiast considering an R53 for their garage!
With its strong history file, verified low mileage and increasingly rare specification, this JCW Convertible is a real stunner - not one to miss.

Key Information

• Mileage: 24,676 miles (verified by MOT history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: Valid MoT until 28th May 2027
• Technical specs: 1,598cc four-cylinder petrol with JCW Tuning Kit, 6-speed manual
• Paperwork: Book pack, Certificate of Authenticity, service book with 7 service stamps and 3 brake fluid stamps, numerous invoices dating back to 2008

Service History:

• 05/26 - 24,687 miles - Monmouth MOT Centre
• 05/25 - 22,026 miles - Monmouth MOT Centre LTD
• 06/24 - 21,398 miles - Monmouth MOT Centre LTD
• 03/21 - 18,050 miles - Mini Service Cooper Cobham
• 04/19 - 15,932 miles - Kwikfit
• 03/13 - 9,353 miles - Hexagon London
• 02/11 - 6,905 miles - Hexagon London

The Detail

• Genuine JCW Tuning Kit fitted in September 2005, days before first registration
• Last serviced in June 2024 at 21,398 miles; a fresh service will be carried out prior to sale
• Lanoguarded in June 2024 at 21,398 miles, with sub-frames lowered, cleaned and protected
• Since the photos were taken the front lip spoiler, wheel centres and bonnet badge were renewed in June 2026 as they were tired and faded
• PAS pipe replaced at the time of the Lanoguard treatment in 2024
• The exterior presents well with only minor age-related marks
• Soft top looks in fine condition and is reportedly functioning correctly
• The interior, similarly, is in fine condition, with rubber mats protecting the carpets
• Upholstery looks in good order
• Instruments are clean and legible
• Factory-fitted satnav present and reportedly working well
• The vendor reports that the car is driving as it should

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