Rover Mini 1997
Cooper
Condition & History
What this is worth
Cheaper than 75% of comparable listings
Comparable listings run $10,721 – $16,081.
How the estimate is built
- Base price for this model
- $12,496
- Year
- +$2,812
- Mileage
- +$2,492
Valued
About this car
Low Mileage Original Condition
A 1997 Rover Mini Cooper Sport with 40,000+ miles. This vehicle has been family-owned since 2004 and kept in a garage, resulting in minimal use. The car is offered in Tahiti Blue with a white diamond II roof and white stripes on the bonnet, considered the best colour combo for a Rover Mini Cooper Sport.
Key Features:
- Factory sport pack – original sport equipment
- Leather Cooper seats – upgraded from base model
- Tahiti Blue paint code JDR with white diamond II roof and white stripes
- Low mileage (40,198 miles) and well-maintained
- Garage kept since 2004 with occasional use
- Minor rust on boot floor and lower door (sills protected 2023)
- No major issues - new MOT, service, replaced expansion tank, coolant flush, new Bembo brake pads
- Original Rover stereo, alarm, immobiliser, two keys with functional fobs
- Receipts and bills from last 22 years included
- Minor hydraulic leak (no MOT impact)
Vehicle History:
- New MOT and service in May 2026
- Minor advisories (expansion tank, coolant flush, brake pad condition)
- No accidents reported
- No recalls fulfilled
- No recalls fulfilled
Why Choose This Rover?
This original 1997 Rover Mini Cooper Sport offers rare original condition, minimal use, and factory sport features. It is a rare find with updated interior, fresh service, and minimal cosmetic issues. Perfect for a collector or enthusiast seeking a true classic Rover experience.
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