Not Sold • £12,500 - £13,500
1996 Rover Mini Cooper 35 Anniversary
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, limited edition 1996 Mini Cooper 35th Anniversary model, one of only 200 made for the UK market. It features a fuel-injected engine, manual transmission, full leather interior, and has only 30,000 miles; although it was subject to a Category C write-off in 2008.
Condition
8
The car has had a professional respray, new suspension cones, and uprated gas shock absorbers. The bodywork is described as rust-free with no obvious mechanical issues. The car seems to be in excellent condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections. However, it was a Category C write-off in 2008.
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Manual
Transmission:
SAXXNNAYCBD133630
Chassis No:
Odometer:
30,000 miles
P579FKM
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Mini Cooper Limited Edition 35th year Anniversary; Number 185 of just 200 built for the UK market; Manual transmission; with full leather interior; fuel injected engine; only completed just over 30,000 genuine miles Dating from August 1996, this Mini Cooper 35th Anniversary edition is one of just 200 UK market cars and is finished in Almond Green with a Diamond white roof (Flame red was the only other colour option).
Sitting on a set of lovely Gun Metal Grey 12in Special Minilite style wheels with silver rims as well as the fitment of twin spot lamps and twin fog lamps across the front as well as special 35th Anniversary decals.
This Mini Cooper now has had a professional respray due to the previous spray job not being the best.
It now looks probably better than the day it was new and probably one of the best available for sale.
It’s also had the rubber suspension cones replaced, plus HiLow adjusters fitted at the same time making it easier to adjust the ride hight.
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Points of note
£1,700
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,253
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,196
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 29 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
30,212 miles
Registration Date
1996-08-08
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 04 2025 with 30,212 miles
Passed
On Sep 30 2024 with 29,379 miles
Passed
On May 16 2023 with 29,112 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Apr 21 2023 with 29,076 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 19 2022 with 28,931 miles
Failed
On May 16 2022 with 28,927 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Sep 09 2016 with 28,838 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- front tyres are perished
Passed
On Sep 07 2015 with 28,699 miles
Passed
On Oct 27 2014 with 28,318 miles
Passed
On Oct 29 2013 with 28,079 miles
Passed
On Oct 26 2012 with 27,545 miles
Passed
On Nov 02 2011 with 27,149 miles
Passed
On Oct 20 2010 with 26,740 miles
Passed
On Oct 16 2009 with 26,146 miles
Passed
On Oct 21 2008 with 25,069 miles
Passed
On Jan 11 2008 with 24,369 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Nov 24 2006 with 18,609 miles
Passed
On Nov 22 2005 with 15,298 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
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