Est: £7,000 - £8,000
2001 ROVER MINI COOPER SPORT
United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 47
Vehicle Details
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[Transmission]
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[Chassis No]
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Odometer:
55,996 miles
X812JMJ
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
In Brief:
A enthustiast owned example of a Mini Cooper Sport
Finished in Black with a contrasting Silver roof over a Black and Silver leather interior
Owned by The Vendor's late husband 8 years
Just 4 former keepers
Organised and informative history file included
Genuine 55,996 miles from new
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A tidy and highly appealing example of the 2001 Rover Mini Cooper Sport, finished in Black with a contrasting Silver roof over a Black and Silver leather interior.
Representing one of the very last iterations of the iconic Mini, this genuine Cooper Sport is offered with a low mileage of 55,996 and has been owned by The Vendor’s late husband for the past 8 years.
Presented with a comprehensive and well-organised history file.
Maintenance & Condition:
The vehicle presents well overall, benefitting from consistent upkeep and careful ownership.
The accompanying history file details a substantial investment of over £6,000 in repair and maintenance work, supported by ...
Points of note
£8,640
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,166
Median Price (Since 2020)
£57,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 21 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
55,966 miles
Registration Date
2001-01-03
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 22 2025 with 55,966 miles
Failed
On Aug 15 2025 with 55,966 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 05 2024 with 55,953 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 13 2023 with 55,608 miles
Failed
On Jun 15 2023 with 55,601 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jun 01 2022 with 55,206 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- both front bump stop missing
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 10 2021 with 54,846 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front both bump stops missing
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jun 10 2021 with 54,846 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front both bump stops missing
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jun 16 2020 with 54,623 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 30 2018 with 52,917 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Jun 13 2018 with 52,915 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock sorrouned area heavyily corroded not holed
Passed
On Feb 22 2017 with 47,967 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failed
On Feb 22 2017 with 47,967 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Sep 24 2015 with 47,433 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 04 2015 with 47,350 miles
Failed
On May 26 2015 with 47,350 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Passed
On May 16 2014 with 39,753 miles
Failed
On May 16 2014 with 39,753 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On May 15 2013 with 35,149 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- nail in nsr tyre/ exhaust corroded/
Failed
On May 15 2013 with 35,149 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- nail in nsr tyre/ exhaust corroded/
Passed
On May 24 2012 with 31,785 miles
Passed
On May 17 2011 with 28,713 miles
Passed
On May 07 2010 with 25,919 miles
Failed
On Apr 27 2010 with 25,919 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Passed
On Apr 09 2009 with 16,623 miles
Passed
On Apr 22 2008 with 8,731 miles
Passed
On Dec 16 2005 with 8,403 miles
Failed
On Dec 12 2005 with 8,403 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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