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X606 TCX

            2000 Rover Mini Seven.

H&H classic car auction, Buxton -

"Chassis No: SAXXNSAZEYD185437. As the Rover Group prepared for the cessation of Mini production at Longbridge, many knew it would be the end of an era. The company had been delivering limited editions since the 1980s, and the high-profile Cooper model since 1990, yet the real rarity from the final year of production would be the regular Mini Seven. Re-badged with a retro name that harked back to the 1959 launch of the Austin Se7en, it featured much the same performance and equipment as the upmarket model, but without the cartoon-like wheels and fussier trim. So whilst the engine was the trusty A+ 1275cc inline four with fuel injection, front mounted radiator and electric fan, the wheels were 12-inch Pepperpot alloys, making its stance and handling more akin to the 1959 original. Inside, leather and cloth trim added period ambience, yet modern conveniences such as a driver's airbag, side impact bars in the doors and an alarm-immobiliser contributed to the - for a Mini - modern feel, yet with the added cache of being a truly rare variant, sold without the hype of the Cooper. They were able to run on unleaded petrol too.

"An ultra low mileage of only 8645 recorded miles ensures that this two-lady owner example appears box-fresh and original. It is said to look "as new", and be in "very good" condition with regard to coachwork, paintwork, engine, four-speed transmission, electrical equipment (which includes a CD radio player) and interior trim. The tax disc expires at the end of February 2010, and features an added benefit of falling into the DVLA's reduced rate `not over 1549cc if manufactured before 1 March 2001' of £125 per year, as it was first registered on 18th September 2000. The MOT runs until February 2010. A well-preserved and truly rare non-limited-edition model, this Seven should reward the buyer with a genuinely unusual model to present at Mini car club (and there are over 30 regional Mini clubs in the UK and many more worldwide) gatherings, concours events and shows. And the notorious frugality of a Mini means it's very real compact car economy still stacks up when the fuel at the pumps is over 110p per litre."

Sold for £4725 including premium.

Last MoT test expired in October 2017 (SORN).
It failed a test in April 2018 -

Exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.d.3)
Nearside headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
Nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3)
Nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.a.3)
Nearside steering rack gaiter split (2.2.d.2d)
Nearside windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear lower electrical wiring insecure battery lead (1.9.2a)
Offside rear rear brake binding (3.7.b.1)
Offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3)
Offside steering rack gaiter split (2.2.d.2d)
Offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.g.1)
   

Taken on: December 8, 2009

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2000

Rover

Seven

1275cc

H&H

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Groups appears in: • Classic Minis • Original Mini 1959 - 2000 more » • Little Red Mini • "1959 > 2000 Classic Mini & Classic Mini Variants Group" • : British Classic : Mini (1959–2000) « less

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