1992 Rover Mini Mayfair - Turbo

KEY FACTS

• This Rover Mini Mayfair is an exciting and extensively modified modern classic city car, presented with a custom-built turbocharged engine and benefitting from a comprehensive restoration.
• It is now powered by a heavily modified 1.3-litre turbocharged inline-four engine, built by Avonbar Racing to Hotek Turbo 1293cc specification, driving the front wheels via a four-speed straight-cut manual transmission.
• First registered in August 1992, this example was acquired by the seller in February 2025.
• The odometer indicates 32,775 miles, though this is not warranted.
• This Mini has undergone a full restoration and extensive performance modification by reputable specialists, resulting in a reported 138bhp.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in grey over a custom black leather-trimmed interior with a red roll cage and seat piping and a Piano Black dashboard.
• It rides on 13x7-inch Starmag alloy wheels with custom centre caps, fitted with Yokohama A539 tyres.
• Equipment now includes an Avonbar Racing Hotek Turbo 1293cc engine with a straight-cut gearbox, competition coilover shock absorbers, KAD four-piston front brake callipers with 8.4-inch vented and grooved discs, a custom fibreglass 'flip-front' body, clear taillights, an aftermarket exhaust system, a Momo steering wheel, Cobra bucket seats, Sabelt harnesses, drilled aluminium door furniture, a JVC CD stereo, an aftermarket aluminium gear knob, and a full roll cage.
• Accompanied by the original service record, in-car entertainment manual, owner's handbook, AA members handbook, British Mini Club membership pack, countless MOTs and receipts, photos of the restoration, and two keys.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• MOT test history is shown via the button in the listing overview.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The seller states that it was most recently serviced in September 2025 at an indicated 32,770 miles, and included a full engine strip and rebuild with new parts, a cylinder rebore, a crank grind, a head skim, new valves, oil pump, camshaft, gasket sets, and an alternator replacement, carried out by Dereks Mini Centre.

Dates and mileage:

Aug 1996 - 5,945 miles (reported)

Oct 1997 - 9,197 miles (reported)

Dec 1998 - 11,256 miles (reported)

Dec 1999 - 12,772 miles (reported)

Dec 2000 - 14,211 miles (reported)

Dec 2001 - 15,601 miles (reported)

Dec 2002 - 16,812 miles (reported)

Dec 2003 - 17,868 miles (reported)

Nov 2004 - 18,859 miles (reported)

Sep 2005 - 21,687 miles (reported)

Sep 2006 - 27,574 miles (reported)

Oct 2007 - 32,023 miles (reported)

Oct 2008 - 32,022 miles (reported)

Dec 2009 - 32,160 miles (reported)

Jun 2013 - 32,161 miles (reported)

Mar 2016 - 32,324 miles (reported)

Jun 2019 - 32,445 miles (reported)

Jul 2024 - 32,576 miles (reported)

Jul 2025 - 32,638 miles (reported)

Aug 2026 - 32,775 miles (reported)

SUMMARY

The Rover Mini Mayfair is a truly iconic British city car, celebrated for its nimble handling and engaging driving experience. This particular example stands out as a unique, extensively modified, and professionally restored build, featuring a custom Avonbar Racing Hotek Turbo engine and a host of performance upgrades. It would make an exciting addition to any collection of sports cars, and promises to be a captivating weekend toy for its next enthusiast owner.

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