1993 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i                                 ...

Hammer

£6,500

1993 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i                                              
Registration Number: K531 OTR
Chassis Number: XNNAYCBD066078
Recorded Mileage: 61,003 miles

Honed for road and rally by John Cooper, the classic Mini is one of the country’s most enduring automotive icons. This ‘93 Rover example, in iconic British Racing Green marries that nimble character to the improved everyday usability of the fuel‑injected Cooper. Light, eager and enormously engaging to drive.

Wearing Cooper trim and sporting the 1.3‑litre fuel‑injected powerplant, it blends the model’s celebrated lightweight agility with improved drivability and everyday usability. Where earlier Coopers relied on twin‑carburettor tune for their sporting intent, the 1.3i’s fuel injection gives crisper throttle response, more reliable cold‑starting, cleaner running and better fuel economy, qualities that make these later Coopers easier to enjoy on modern roads. Visually and ergonomically the Cooper specification recalls the car’s rallying heritage, a firmer, more purposeful set‑up, distinctive badges and trim, while retaining the compact footprint and direct steering that define the cars character. As a late‑production Rover Mini, the 1993 Cooper is significant for offering the classic Mini experience with sensible mechanical refinement, making it an appealing choice for enthusiasts who want period charm married to contemporary usability.

Presented in largely original specification and in very sound, solid order, this 1993 Cooper has very straight bodywork, with an extremely solid underside. Dry stored and regularly used for classic events (including appearances at the London to Brighton rally), the Cooper has been sympathetically maintained and prepared for continued enjoyment.

In current ownership the car’s restoration and mechanical work have been overseen by Somerford Minis, alongside reputable independent specialists. Since 2014 the owner has invested approximately £4,000 in preventative and repair works, such as replacement discs and pads, various hoses and consumables, Yokohama tyres, a repainted roof, refreshed trims, wheel bearings and CV boots. We’re advised the car feels composed and eager, with excellent road manners. The car is accompanied by a well‑organised service history file and original handbooks and wallet.

A lovely little Cooper in a the traditional colour scheme, this 1993 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i is an instantly usable, well‑maintained example.