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This 2003 French Mini Cooper S JCW has 159,500 km. The seller states that the car is in very good general condition, has a valid MOT and has recently been refurbished. The seller states that the car is a genuine John Cooper Works (see certificate). The seller states that it is a genuine John Cooper Works (see certificate).

Externally, the car is in very good condition. The grey paintwork shows only the rarest defects, which can be seen in the gallery. There is one blemish on the bonnet. The roof has recently been repainted and the bodywork has been given a complete polish. The exterior plastics and seals are in good condition, as are the headlights. The seller states that this Mini is rust-free. He also states that the exterior of the car is completely original, with the exception of the xenons and rear lights, which come from a 2nd generation Mini. The JCW Kit was fitted at a BMW dealership to a new Cooper S at the time (certificate N°s1203). This Mini is fitted with xenon headlights, JCW bodywork monograms and JCW stickers.

The interior is in very good condition and entirely original with the exception of the 3-spoke steering wheel. The leather upholstery has no tears or holes but shows very slight signs of wear. The leather has recently been cleaned and treated. The steering wheel and dashboard are in very good condition. The on-board instrumentation and electrical equipment are in normal working order. This Mini JCW comes with the following equipment:
- JCW carbon gear knob
- JCW carbon handbrake lever
- JCW carbon central speedo console
- Heated leather seats
- Panoramic sunroof
- Clim auto
- Hifi Harman Kardon

The compressed 1.6-litre 4-cylinder developed 210 bhp when it left the factory. The seller says that the engine works perfectly, as does the 6-speed manual gearbox. The engine is completely original. The JCW kit included a specific cylinder head, JCW injectors, a specific compressor, reprogramming of the ECU, a specific airbox and filter and a JCW exhaust system.
The engine has recently been refurbished, with the following additions:
- Engine removal
- Replacement of rocker cover seals and spark plug shaft seals
- Replacing the oil sump seal
- Replacement of 4 spark plugs, oil filter, fuel filter, engine air filter and fuel pump
- Cleaning the intake circuit
- Engine oil change
- Replacing oil filter/engine block support seals
- Replacing oil cooler seals Checking and cleaning
- Replacing the dipstick
- Timing chain tension inspection
- Replacing the hydraulic accessory belt tensioner
- Replacement of damper pulley and accessory belt
- Water pump replacement
- Complete draining, cleaning and inspection of the cooling system
- Water radiator cleaning and inspection
- Replacing the expansion vessel and plug
- Draining, cleaning and complete overhaul of the positive displacement compressor
- Cleaning and inspection of intercooler and heat exchanger pipes
- Cleaning and inspecting the throttle body
- Remote '+' battery pad replacement
- Replacing engine silent blocks
- Removal and replacement of gearbox by a 2nd generation 2006 gearbox with 25% differential (Source TD48299)
- Clutch disc replacement
- Flywheel check
- Clutch release bearing replacement
- Gearbox output seal replacement
- Replacing the selector bearing bushings
- Gearbox cleaning and emptying
- Replacement of hydraulic fluid reservoir and lines
- Replacement of hydraulic clutch transmitter and receiver
- Bleeding the hydraulic circuit
- Replacement of exhaust system with a MINI GP system (following corrosion)
- Replacing exhaust gaskets
- Removal, cleaning and lubrication of drive shafts
- Power steering pump replacement
- Air conditioning radiator and condenser replacement (111,000 km)
- Replacement of heating radiator and seals
- Replacing the gas in the air conditioning circuit

The car has 4 rims in very good condition fitted with tyres in good condition. The car brakes normally. The running gear has recently been renewed and has benefited from the following expenses:
- Replacing front shock absorbers
- Brake fluid drain and bleed
- Front axle silent block replacement
- Replacement of stabiliser bar silentblocks
- Replacement of 16-inch wheels with refurbished OEM 17-inch wheels
- Replacing front and rear brake pads

The seller is a professional located in France in Seysses (31600) and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration, a valid MOT, numerous invoices and a certificate of work carried out.
The seller wished to set a reserve price.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date : Saturday 13 June 2020 08:00
Auction closing date : Lundi 22 June 2020 21:15
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