£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
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.
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.
/ 10
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
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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Mid-Market
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Average Price
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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))
MOT Mileage Trend
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