Good timing!!
I've researched a few at thecarwarehouse in Middlesbrough . There's a good selection. For me, it's aircon or no Mini. In and around Barcelona for at least 6 months of the year, and in a small space, aircon is desirable. I'm only looking at the Mark 7 post 96 models as I like the upgrades.
But now you've started putting me off with the "engine is a mongrel" with mixed parts from different configurations!!!
I understand that the radiator had to be side mounted again to fit the aircon. Would any upgrades help the engine maintenance?
I have to look at the red tape importing into Spain. I brought in a 96 Triumph Speed 3 bike a few years back and did everything myself. I could write a book on Spanish civil servants and red tape...
I've seen a 2001 registered Mayfair versión Mini. Am 1998 it's posible to get a Certificate of Conformity (COC) and that would really make life easier.
Cars made for the Japanese market didn't need these, but if they were made to UK spec then maybe they can get the COC?
A website says that I won't get one as they were made for non-EU, and doesn't seem to matter that they were made IN the EU.
Is a COC available for my vehicle?
Certificates of Conformity are only available for vehicles that were originally manufactured for countries within the EU.
COCs became compulsory documentation in 1998 (cars), and 2003 (motorcycles). If your vehicle was manufactured before these dates, it may still be possible to obtain a Certificate of Conformity.
Vehicles originally produced for the Japanese, American and Canadian market will not have a COC. For these vehicles, we recommend that you contact the Governing Body in the country of import to find out to register your vehicle.
Thanks for any pointers or experience.
Edited by mrsimon, 20 September 2015 - 09:07 PM.