Presentation
This 2012 French Mini Cooper JCW type R56 is a 4th hand car with 114,000 km, supported by logbook, invoices and Histovec. The seller states that the car is in very good general condition, has a valid MOT and has had recent and regular servicing. The engine has recently had a full rebuild, details of which are available below. This Mini was purchased new from BMW AXXIA in Châteauroux.
Externally, the car is in very good condition. The red paintwork shows only the rarest defects, which can be seen in the gallery. For example, the bonnet stripes are damaged, there is a lack of paintwork on the left-hand side of the front bumper, minor scratches on the load sill of the rear bumper, minor scratches on the right-hand side of the front PC and a very slight dent on the right-hand side of the fuel filler flap. The exterior plastics and seals are in good condition, as are the headlights. The seller states that this Mini is free from corrosion, and photos of the underpinnings are available in the gallery.
The interior is in very good condition. The red leather/fabric upholstery has no tears or holes but shows slight signs of wear. The steering wheel and dashboard are in good condition. The on-board instrumentation and electrical equipment are in normal working order. This Mini comes with the following options:
- Automatic bi-xenon front lights
- Automatic windscreen wipers
- Electrically folding rear-view mirror
- Sport mode (firmer steering and sharper acceleration)
- Double panoramic sunroof
- Cruise control
- On-board computer
- Hill-start assist
- Radar recul
- First aid kit
- Climatisation auto
- Pre-equipped with Bluetooth
The 1.6-litre 4-cylinder Turbo (type N14) developed 211 bhp when it left the factory. The seller reports that the mechanical system works normally, as does the 6-speed manual gearbox. There was no oil consumption. The engine is completely original. The seller has numerous invoices and a logbook showing the car's mileage.
The engine underwent a major overhaul in May 2021 and at 104,917km. The machining and inspection work was carried out by Flatout in Le Mans and the diagnosis/dismantling/reassembly part by the seller himself. The car has travelled approximately 10,000km since the rebuild. Below are details of the costs:
Low engine :
- Replacement of the 4 pistons (repair dimension +0.5mm)
- Replacement of connecting rod no. 2
- Replacement of folder no. 2
- Re-boring of the 3 other cylinders
- Checking the crankshaft
- Replacing crankshaft and connecting rod bearings
- Checking the flatness and surface of the block
- Replacing bolts and nuts (crankshaft and connecting rod bearings, pulleys)
Culasse :
- Checking the flatness and surface of the joint face
- Replacing the 8 exhaust valves
- Replacement of the 2 inlet valves on cylinder no. 2
- Replacement of all valve guides
- Rectification of valve seats
- Replacing cylinder head bolts
Other :
- Replacing the timing kit with tensioner
- Replacement of all engine seals (intake, spinnaker seals, valve stem seals, exhaust, turbo copper seals)
- Replacing the 4 spark plugs and 4 ignition coils
- Replacing the water pump friction pulley
- Replacing the accessory belt
- Replacing the water pipe behind the water pump
- Replacing the fuel line (to the hp pump)
- Replacement of the turbo oil supply line (preventive)
- Turbo check
- Replacing the water box with the thermostat (as a preventive measure)
- Replacing the throttle body
- Recharging of the air conditioning system with replacement of the joints in the pipes removed during the works
- Changing the engine oil
- Coolant drain and purge
- Gearbox oil change
The seller will carry out an engine oil change and replace the filters (air, oil, cabin) for the sale.
The car has its original 4 rims, and new tyres will be fitted for the sale. The car brakes normally. The front discs and pads were replaced in May 2021 at 104,917km. The seller states that the rear discs and pads are 50% worn. The seller notes the presence of a random noise (squeaking) coming from the rear axle, and indicates that the Silentblocs are in good condition.
The seller is a private individual located in France in Saint Ouen en Belin (72) and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration, invoices, logbook, documentation, duplicate keys and old registration documents. The seller undertakes to provide a favourable CT less than 6 months old for the sale.
The seller wanted to set a reserve price.
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