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1990 Rover Mini Cooper RSP
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Rover Mini Cooper RSP is a rare find, being 1 of only 1,050 UK market examples. It underwent a 6-year restoration costing £38,000, with a fully overhauled engine, new panels (excluding the outer shell), upgraded brakes, and a refurbished interior. This outstanding restoration makes it a desirable classic.
Condition
9
This 1990 Rover Mini Cooper RSP has undergone a meticulous 6-year restoration costing approximately £38,000, addressing both mechanical and cosmetic aspects. While previously a Category D vehicle, it has been thoroughly refurbished with numerous new parts and upgrades, suggesting a condition that surpasses 'Excellent'.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
SAXXNNAMBAD010656
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
H39 MNY
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This fantastic example of a 1990 Mini Cooper (a 1 year of production RSP), is a 1 of 1,050 RSP examples for the UK Market.
The vendor purchased ‘H39 MNY’ in June, 2017, as a proper ‘barn find’ from South Wales.
In terms of work undertaken on the car, it could be easier to list what hasn’t been done.
The vendor describes it as being ‘6 long painstaking years of a total restoration at a cost of c.£38,000.
The bottom line is the new lucky owner is getting a ‘brand-new’ car.
Externally, the only original ‘panel’ is the outer shell.
As can be evidenced from the photo and images on file, every other panel on the car has been replaced, including the roof.
They are all brand new, purchased from M Machine and professionally fitted on behalf of the vendor, including new subframes and new petrol tank.
The engine and gearbox have had a complete overhaul with all new components at a cost of £3,487 in 2020, excluding the crankshaft which was reground.
In addition, the exhaust system, shock ...
Points of note
£1,700
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,196
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 21 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
90,133 miles
Registration Date
1990-10-22
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 15 2025 with 90,133 miles
Passed
On Aug 22 2024 with 88,779 miles
Passed
On May 30 2023 with 88,754 miles
Passed
On Sep 06 2010 with 88,535 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User Entered:
- Battery insecure
- Front suspension is close to bump stops..
- Inside surface of o/s/f brake disc is going rusty.
- Inner sill inside n/s/r glove box is going rusty.
- Battery box bottom is cracking away..
- o/s/f front floor panel is crushed..
- Front windscreen wipers are slow...
- Alternator light is on..
- n/s/f suspention seems a little stiff.. could be top arm bearings 'dry'...
Failed
On Sep 01 2010 with 88,513 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Entered:
- Battery insecure
- Front suspension is close to bump stops..
- Inside surface of o/s/f brake disc is going rusty.
- Inner sill inside n/s/r glove box is going rusty.
- Battery box bottom is cracking away..
- o/s/f front floor panel is crushed..
- Front windscreen wipers are slow...
Passed
On Aug 13 2009 with 87,048 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
User Entered:
- Handbrake cable is rubbing parts of rear subframe.
- Wiper/indicator stork is moving on steering column
- Centre exhaust mounting is splitting.
Failed
On Aug 13 2009 with 87,048 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Advisory:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
User Entered:
- Handbrake cable is rubbing parts of rear subframe.
- Wiper/indicator stork is moving on steering column
- Centre exhaust mounting is splitting.
Passed
On Sep 16 2008 with 86,082 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Handbrake cable is touching floor and parts of subframe.
Failed
On Sep 08 2008 with 86,070 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- Hydrocarbons high at idle speed.
- n/s/f brake back plate is loose.
- Front handbrake cable is rubbing floor.
- n/s engine mounting is perishing
- Negative battery terminal is loose, and fuel can near...
- n/s/r knuckle boot is split.
- Radiator is rubbing oil cooler.
Passed
On Jul 26 2007 with 82,267 miles
Failed
On Jun 26 2007 with 82,234 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Bonet on safety catch.
- (Dangerous) n/s/f suspension top arm bearing are stiff
Passed
On Jun 26 2006 with 78,181 miles
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