2001 Mini One

Description

One lady owner from new and just 51,000 miles; Very early example on offer from a deceased estate that has been sat for the last 18 months

Supplied new by Browns of Hereford on 22nd December 2001 this very early R50 series BMW Mini One comes to us in light green metallic and sits upon its original ‘Pepper’ Pot alloy wheels and looks neat, almost small compared to the current 2023 version of the car – amazing to think this ‘new’ Mini has been in production for some 22 years already with such a myriad of models now available.

Under the bonnet, we find the 1.6 litre Tritec four-cylinder petrol engine which develops 89bhp and 140NM of torque driving the front wheels here via ZF VT1F continuously variable automatic transmission.

Inside, we find a cloth interior, electric windows, typical big central speedo, AC, radio/CD player and electric mirrors.

The car shows just 51,000 miles with just one lady owner from new and comes to us having been sat garaged and unused since late 2021.  We note there is no battery fitted to the car and that the car may have lost its gearbox memory (common with this model when sat without a flat/no battery) and may need re-programming) as a result although starts and runs (the engine) as normal.

The history file includes the V5C showing sold ownership, the owner’s pack and service book recording eight service stamps, the first seven by MINI Hereford and the last in November 2016 at 45,249 miles by local specialists Dovermans of Hereford.  The service book also contains a further three stamps for brake fluid changes.

The last MOT expired in December 2022 and recorded three minor advisories.  Once given the effort needed this early Mini (Chassis no.0017) this could prove an interesting buy, and investment given its one owner and low mileage and is on offer at No Reserve, so the highest bid takes it away.

For more information contact - will.daniels@brightwells.com