£13,301
1999 Rover Mini John Cooper LE 40
Historics • UK • 12 Dec 2020
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£13,301
1999 Rover Mini John Cooper LE 40
UK • 12 Dec 2020 • Lot 236
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a meticulously restored 1999 John Cooper Works LE 40, one of only 300 built. It features a rebuilt 1320cc engine with performance upgrades, a completely overhauled transmission, and a rust-free body with a fresh respray in the original Brooklands Green and Old English White color scheme.
Condition
9
The car has undergone a total restoration, including replacement of floorpans, sills, and quarter panels, along with a bare metal respray. The engine and transmission have been rebuilt and overhauled, respectively, with performance upgrades. The car is described as rust-free and immaculately presented in its original color combination, with only 500 miles completed since the restoration.
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5,321 miles
V402 ROC
United Kingdom
SAXXNNAZEYD176828
1999
Auction
£13,301
1999 Rover Mini John Cooper LE 40
Historics • UK • 12 Dec 2020
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
The John Cooper Works LE 40 was launched in 1999 with a build run of 300 cars.
This limited edition model was created to pay tribute not only to 40 years of Mini but also the 40th anniversary of the Cooper F1 World Championship.
The LE 40 was only available in the striking combination of Brooklands Green with an Old English White roof with a Grenadine Red leather interior.
This LE 40 was purchased by our vendor in 2017 as a small project which became a total restoration.
The outcome of which is a joy to see.
The photographic history of the works completed show this Mini receiving a replacement of the front floorpans, new inner and outer door sills and new sections of the rear quarter panels followed by a bare metal respray.
The wheels have been refurbished and fitted with a new set of Yokohama tyres.
The engine underwent a complete rebuild and is now a 1320cc with a stage two head and Kent fast road cam.
During the process a large number of parts were replaced including injecto...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini Cooper John Coopers
£2,587
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,310
Median Price (Since 2020)
£18,870
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 1st Aug 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
6,244 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 2nd Aug 2025, 6,244 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed
On 2nd Aug 2025, 6,244 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 12th Jul 2024, 6,203 miles
Failed
On 11th Jul 2024, 6,203 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Emissions unable to be completed all readings high and erratic (8.2.1.2 (d))
MOT Mileage Trend
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Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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