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[simplyminis]

im going to have a look at this sometime this week

mini cooper sports pack
99 t reg
high miles 117K some history engane has been changed at 98k with a 40k engine
new gearbox also fitted
usual rust not rotton around the lights
scratch on the rear 1/4
full black leather
mot til nov
i would say it needs a tidy general look over

[Teapot]

Have a look at this which will show the work being done to Rocky and check out the same areas when you go to see the mini you mention here.
The only thing I would add is that Rocky has probably got a lot more rust in the scuttle which will be dealt with another time.
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Edited by Teapot, 15 March 2010 - 06:09 PM.

[simplyminis]

Scuttle is good no holes under the arches I checked
just light surface rusting

how much should I offer

[simplyminis]

anyone

[Teapot]

Without putting hands on the car I wouldn't even guess, but you could have a look here and see if senile old git (that's his tmf name) will give you an estimate. Caution is the watchword.

[slyoldfox2001]

i would say


ebay/private value £2000-£2500

trade value £1500

[mk3 Cooper S]

It would break for £1500.

Offer low and work your way up.

[simplyminis]

cheers

[Teapot]

I'd be really interested to know what you find if you do buy this one. Good luck.

[R1minimagic]

Very difficult to tell what the scuttle is like until you get the windscreen/seal and top dash rail out, they can be disintegrated underneath but look fine on the outside!

Also, appears that Rover started putting a bead of sealant on the front wheelarch lips underneath the sportspack arches and this can feel ok until you get the arches off and same story underneath, the sealant can just be holding it all together!!

[simplyminis]

been to see it the drivers arch is a little rusted (under the arch)
others are fine
scuttle looks and feels solid
all dry inside
under the lights has slight surface
rust spots missing
drives well

i said id get back to him he wants £1800

[mk3 Cooper S]

been to see it the drivers arch is a little rusted (under the arch)
others are fine
scuttle looks and feels solid
all dry inside
under the lights has slight surface
rust spots missing
drives well

i said id get back to him he wants £1800

Tell him £1500 cash - you can't go wrong at that.

[Senile Old Git]

Without putting hands on the car I wouldn't even guess, but you could have a look here and see if senile old git (that's his tmf name) will give you an estimate. Caution is the watchword.

I like you Teapot!

That is an interesing car, even as a specialist dealer I have never come across one with that mileage, but that aside it is the right colour and right model.

If you are going to buy the car and keep it I would say it is worth Circa £1200, spent a few quid restoring it, but at that mileage it is not going to be an easy one to sell on.

[simplyminis]

Without putting hands on the car I wouldn't even guess, but you could have a look here and see if senile old git (that's his tmf name) will give you an estimate. Caution is the watchword.

I like you Teapot!

That is an interesing car, even as a specialist dealer I have never come across one with that mileage, but that aside it is the right colour and right model.

If you are going to buy the car and keep it I would say it is worth Circa £1200, spent a few quid restoring it, but at that mileage it is not going to be an easy one to sell on.

cheers going tomorrow to buy it may put it on ebay and see if i can sell it as it is and make a few quid

[simplyminis]

i bought it