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Seller: Radduski
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97006Listing Details
- Chassis: SAXXNNAYCBD095774
- 47k Kilometers (~29k Miles) Shown, TMU
- 1.3-Liter Inline-Four
- 4-Speed Manual Transaxle
- Metallic Green Paint w/ White Roof
- Black Upholstery
- 10" SSR Wheels
- Front Disc Brakes
- Adjustable Hi-Lo Dampers
- Kent Auto Developments Sway Bars
- Nardi Steering Wheel
- Air Conditioning
- Pioneer CD Stereo w/ Aux-In
- Import Documents
- Clean Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #61536
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This 1994 Rover Mini Cooper is a right-hand drive Japanese-market example that was purchased by the seller in Japan in February 2020 and subsequently imported into the US in August 2020. The car is finished in metallic green over black upholstery, and it is powered by a modified 1.3-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. Additional equipment includes a white-painted roof, 10″ SSR wheels, front disc brakes, adjustable shocks, aftermarket sway bars, an aftermarket exhaust, a Nardi steering wheel, air conditioning, an aftermarket Pioneer CD stereo with auxiliary inputs, and more as detailed below. Work performed under current ownership is said to have included an exterior repaint, an oil change, and replacement of the battery, fuel vacuum lines, and the fuel trap. This Rover Mini is now offered with recent service records, import documentation, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.
The car was finished British Racing Green II (RCR) with a Diamond White roof from the factory, and is said to have been repainted under current ownership in Japan prior to its arrival in the US. Exterior features include black fender flares, aftermarket headlights, chrome bumpers, fender-mounted side mirrors, window visors, and Japanese-market taillights. The seals for the windows, doors, and trunk were reportedly replaced when the car was repainted, and the seller notes that the fuel filler seal is worn.
Aftermarket 10″ SSR MKII wheels are wrapped in 165/70 Yokohama ADVAN A032R tires. The seller states that Cooper S-specification 7.5″ front disc brakes were installed under prior ownership along with braided stainless-steel brake hoses, adjustable hi-lo shocks, and Kent Auto Developments front and rear sway bars.
The interior features seats trimmed in black leather with patterned cloth inserts and red piping, matching door panels inserts, contrasting red carpets, and burl wood trim. Equipment includes a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel, air conditioning, a Kent Auto Developments short shifter and knob, and an aftermarket Pioneer CD stereo with USB and auxiliary inputs. The seller notes cracks in the wood dash trim, tears in the headliner, and rust in the trunk floor pan.
Replacement Smiths instrumentation includes a 180-km/h speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 47k kilometers (~29k miles), 600 of which were added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.
The 1,312cc SPi inline-four was modified with a .040″ over-bore and a ported cylinder head as well as the reported following components:
- Cooper S pistons and steel timing chain, gears & distributor drive
- 1300GT crankshaft and connecting rods
- Kent Megadyne 256 rally camshaft
- Vanderbell bearings
- Nimonic stainless steel valves
- 37mm inlet & 29mm outlet valve springs
- COMP Cams cam follower
- a 13-row performance oil cooler
The battery, engine oil, fuel trap, and fuel vacuum lines were reportedly replaced in September 2020. Rust is noted in the engine compartment.
Power is sent to the front wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. The car is equipped with an aftermarket exhaust system. Additional underside images can be viewed in the gallery.
The VIN decodes the following information:
- SAX:Â MG-Rover manufacturer
- XN:Â Mini 1300
- N:Â Cooper
- A:Â Two-door sedan
- Y: 1300 SPi (high compression ratio, 10.1:1)
- C:Â RHD, manual, 3.21:1 gear ratio
- B: Model change – 1300
- D:Â Longbridge assembly plant
- Serial Number#: 095774
- RCR: British Racing Green II & Diamond White
- PMA: Black
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage across two entries in Oregon in October 2020.
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Auction Result
| Winning Bid | USD $13,500 by cowman58 |
| Auction Ended | December 14, 2021 at 2:10PM PT |
| Bids | 24 |
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