Not Sold • £23,500 - £24,500
1971 Morris Mini Cooper S
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Mini Cooper S Mk3 is a rare gem, with only 1,570 ever made. Fresh from a meticulous nut-and-bolt restoration, it boasts its original rebuilt engine, a fully restored body, and a retrimmed interior, making it a highly desirable example for collectors.
Condition
9
The car is described as being in super condition throughout after a total nut-and-bolt restoration by a retired Mini specialist. The bodywork has been fully restored and repainted, and all mechanical aspects have been restored as required. The interior has been completely retrimmed, and the car has only covered approximately 175 'shake-down' miles since the restoration. The previous owner meticulously stripped the car to a bare shell and restored it from the ground up. While there are no invoices, photos of the work in progress are available, and the vendor has listed the main points in notes on file. It's in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
XAD1265186A
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Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
HPA802K
Reg Number:
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[RHD/LHD]
Description Fresh from a total nut-and-bolt restoration by a retired Mini specialist and in super condition throughout; original engine rebuilt; one of only 1,570 made; driven 20 miles to the sale; a gorgeous example of this giant-slaying Sixties icon The original Mini Cooper was launched in 1961 when Alec Issigonis’ friend John Cooper, owner of the Cooper Car Company and designer and builder of Formula One and rally cars, saw the potential of the Mini for competition work.
Initially 1,000 cars were commissioned to meet the homologation rules of Group 2 rallying, all fitted with a race-tuned 997cc engine producing 55bhp with twin SU carburettors, a close-ratio gearbox and front disc brakes – all uncommon at the time in a small car.
A more powerful Cooper S Mk2 was developed in tandem and released in 1963.
This featured a 1,071cc engine with various modifications including a nitrided steel crankshaft and strengthened bottom end to allow further tuning, plus servo-assisted disc brakes...
Points of note
£5,508
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,450
Median Price (Since 2020)
£54,177
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 22 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
3,574 miles
Registration Date
1971-08-20
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 20 2012 with 3,574 miles
Passed
On Jun 20 2011 with 3,533 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2010 with 3,516 miles
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