1998 ROVER MINI

A very special car in the sought-after Tahiti Blue, with only two owners from new. The last owner having cherished it for 26 years!

It's been exceptionally well maintained both mechanically and cosmetically, and drives like new. It comes complete with all the original equipment that makes it a highly collectible example, including the original interior, engine, spare wheel, toolkit, two sets of keys with immobilisers, service book, and a stack of receipts nearly two inches thick.

The paintwork is excellent, as is the underside. It's recently been fitted with four brand new Yokohama A539 tyres, replacing the original set of tyres that had been on since new!

We bought the car as a bit of an investment and to enjoy at a few shows, but due to changing circumstances, we've decided to part ways. A great chance to add a stunning example to your garage!

There are a few minor age-related marks, but overall it's in outstanding condition and you don't see many examples this original.

History and documentation:

* First registered in the UK on 27 August 1998 by Douglas Grahams Rover of Windsor, Berks

* Sold to its first private owner in November 1998 and retained by them until 2024

* UK V5C in the name of the vendor

* Only three owners from new

* Current mileage of around 37k

* Two keys

* Full service history, early maintenance records from main dealership and then with specialist garages ever since – service folder is almost two inches thick

* Every MOT and receipt from new

* Original salesman’s business card

* Original purchase invoice showing a purchase price of £9,044.65

* Documented body restoration in 2017

* Will come with MOT until February 2027

Interior:

* Two tone black and cream upholstery

* Cream leather highlights on gear surround and steering wheel

* Matching black vinyl door cards

* Walnut dash and lower gear surround

* Airbag

* Central locking

* Immobiliser

* Rear seat belts

* Carpets in great condition, protected by genuine Cooper accessory floor mats with black and red leather edging

* Headlining in good condition

* Original spare wheel, jack and tools

Exterior:

* Pearlescent Tahiti Blue paint in superb overall order

* No evidence of external corrosion and all the common Mini rust areas, such as body seams and flitch panels, are in sound order – this largely a result of a corrosion-led restoration in 2017, in which the front wings, front panel, A-panels, door skins, sills, gussets, wheel arch sections and floor edge were replaced or repaired, followed by panel alignment and a full repaint in the original colour

* Some very minor marks and flaws, but nothing of any note

* Boot floor, inner arches and sills all appear solid

* Underside and sills appear to be in excellent order

* Cooper bonnet stripes and decals

* Wide arch Sport pack

* Four Lucas driving lamps

* 13x6 inch Minilite-style Cooper Sport wheels with nearly-new Yokohama A539 tyres

* Original dealer-branded number plates

Mechanical:

* 1,275cc A-Plus engine

* Multi-point injection

* 68bhp

* 0-60mph in 12.0secs

* 95mph top speed

* Four-speed manual gearbox in sump

* Recent new battery

* Diligently serviced and maintained

Viewings are welcome. Test drives require proof of full comprehensive insurance.

Thank you,

Taylor