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£11,256

1999 Rover Mini John Cooper LE 40

Collecting Cars • UK • 13 Nov 2023

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£11,256

1999 Rover Mini John Cooper LE 40

UK • 13 Nov 2023

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1999 Rover Mini John Cooper LE 40 is a rare, limited-edition model with a full cosmetic restoration, respray, and replacement decals. It features a Grenadine Red leather-trimmed interior and a Fletcher DTM centre-exit exhaust and has been recently serviced, making it a mechanically sound and visually appealing classic.

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Condition 

7

The car has had a full exterior cosmetic restoration, including new chrome bumpers and headlight surrounds, replacement decals, and rust removal. However, there are light scratches on one of the front wings, rear right wheel arch, and passenger seat, suggesting it's not in perfect condition but still well-maintained.

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71,791 miles

V181 HPP

1999

Auction

Manual

RHD

United Kingdom

£11,256

1999 Rover Mini John Cooper LE 40

Collecting Cars • UK • 13 Nov 2023

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

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Price Analysis vs Other Mini Cooper 40ths

£7,085

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£10,976

Median Price (Since 2020)

£20,636

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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World Record

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Mid-Market

Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the mid-market for the Mini Cooper 40th.

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Lowest Price

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Average Price

Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the Mini Cooper 40th.

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Rare Sale

This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 8 sold before

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Previous Mini Cooper 40th Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 29th Oct 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

77,769 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 15th Oct 2026, 77,769 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear brake pipes greased
- front floors corroded
- corrosion boot floor

Passed

On 30th Oct 2025, 76,635 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Failed

On 27th Oct 2025, 76,633 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Major:
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXIE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passed

On 30th Oct 2024, 74,978 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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