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[CCX]

Does anyone know of any magazines that did reviews of the MPI models (especially the sportspack) when they came out in 1997? I already have the Autocar and performance car reviews, but I'm trying to track down all of the road tests from the launch.

[mab01uk]

There were lots more magazine road tests of the MPi.........I have quite a few of them, I will try to dig out sometime, in the meantime there is this MPi launch video (from Men & Motors TV) that I uploaded a while back:



I have a useful 4 page article from Car Mechanics magazine (June 1999) scanned into 2 PDF files for Diagnostics tracing and fixing common faults on the Rover Mini MEMS 2J (Modular Engine Management System) fitted to all MPI (Multi-Point Injection) Minis.
If you would like a copy PM me with your email address and I will send you the files.

This link to a another pdf file may be useful for Rover MEMS SPI/MPI information.
http://www.gaima.co....r/RoverMEMS.pdf

Edited by mab01uk, 25 November 2012 - 11:39 PM.

[Noah]

I think I have a couple of Mini Mags with MPi reviews in them and buying guides lol

[Noah]

Yep I have one on the "1997 New Mini!" which is a P reg sportspack and I have a "New Mini Cooper S" JCG Review one which is another mini mag the car is purple and has the plate P11 EWW

[iMurray]

When that Tahiti sports pack comes over the hill.... Phwooar great vid

[CCX]

Anything that was published will have been reprinted here:
http://www.amazon.co...o/dp/1855203855
When I get home tomorrow I will have a look in my copy.
There was nothing special about the sports pack, just wider and bigger wheels and wheel arch extensions.

Thanks, it would be great if you could let me know which magazines tested it. I know the sportspack was not different mechanically (apart from the different dampers), it's just that mine is a sportspack (so has images more relevant to my car).

There were lots more magazine road tests of the MPi.........I have quite a few of them, I will try to dig out sometime, in the meantime there is this MPi launch video (from Men & Motors TV) that I uploaded a while back:

(YT video)

I have a useful 4 page article from Car Mechanics magazine (June 1999) scanned into 2 PDF files for Diagnostics tracing and fixing common faults on the Rover Mini MEMS 2J (Modular Engine Management System) fitted to all MPI (Multi-Point Injection) Minis.
If you would like a copy PM me with your email address and I will send you the files.

This link to a another pdf file may be useful for Rover MEMS SPI/MPI information.
http://www.gaima.co....r/RoverMEMS.pdf

Thanks for the extra information, I've seen that video and it's in my Mini playlist. PM sent.

Yep I have one on the "1997 New Mini!" which is a P reg sportspack and I have a "New Mini Cooper S" JCG Review one which is another mini mag the car is purple and has the plate P11 EWW

What magazine is the first one from Noah? P752 KWK was the press car at the time I think, in volcano orange.

[Noah]

They're all Mini Mags.

November 97: Car is a Tahiti Blue Sportspack Reg Number: P750 KWK
March 97: Car is a Red Cooper Sport 5 Reg Number: P111 OWW
Feb 1997: Car is a Purple Cooper Sportspack (full jcg stuff) Plate: P11 EWW
Dec 1996: Car is a Volcano Orange sportspack Reg plate: p752 kwk

[CCX]

They're all Mini Mags.

November 97: Car is a Tahiti Blue Sportspack Reg Number: P750 KWK
March 97: Car is a Red Cooper Sport 5 Reg Number: P111 OWW
Feb 1997: Car is a Purple Cooper Sportspack (full jcg stuff) Plate: P11 EWW
Dec 1996: Car is a Volcano Orange sportspack Reg plate: p752 kwk

Thanks a lot, I'll probably just get the Dec 96 issue with the first road test.

[Noah]

I'd get November 97 its a front cover car and its tahiti blue like yours.

[CCX]

Is it Mini World or Mini Magazine? The only one I could find on eBay (with a picture) was Mini mag.

[Noah]

I'll get some photo's up for you;

Edited by Noah, 26 November 2012 - 07:44 PM.

[CCX]

I'll get some photo's up for you;

Thanks a lot Noah, I've got the right ones now.

I have now managed to look at Mini Gold Portfolio 1981-1997. The tests reprinted are:
"Thoroughly Modern Minis" featuring P750 KWK, P751 KWK and P752 KWK - Autocar 2 Oct 1996
"1997 Rover Mini" featuring a Cooper with Sportspack Option - Motor Sport Dec 1996
"Rover Mini" featuring P752 KWK (Sportspack Option) - Autocar 22 Jan 1997
"Mini Cooper" featuring P750 KWK (Sportspack Option) - Top Gear Jan 1997
"Still Crazy" also featuring P752 KWK - Performance Car Feb 1997

The MPi actually came out in late 1996 but is designated 1997 model year.
There wasn't a Sportspack model specifically in the early years of the MPi. The Sportspack kit was a factory fitted option.

Thank you minidizzy, I've just bought all of them on eBay...
Well worth it in my opinion.

Yes I believe it was October 1996 to be precise. And yes you're correct, the Sportspack only became a separate model with the Sport in 2000.


Many thanks to all of you for helping me find this, if you have any other things like adverts or promotional stuff feel free to post it here.

[BaggieBoy]

I have a pdf of the Mini Magazine review/buyers guide which I will happily put up for all to read.......if someone tells me how!
I'm rubbish at all things I.T