1996 Rover Mini Sidewalk in VIC

Rover Mini Sidewalk. 1275 SPI. 1996. nbsp;

49. 50 miles. (approx. 78. 5 kms)

Charcoal with blue tartan interior.  

3 owners. nbsp;current owner 6 yrs

Imported Feb 2014

pictures taken this weekend (24/07)

I am sadly selling my beloved mini. many people tell me I'm going to regret this decision but I need a bigger car for work. nbsp;I drive my mini every day and it brings me so much joy. and brings smiles to many faces as you cruise past.

Having access to so many parts from the UK before I imported my mini. I have been able to install some great upgrades that will not be available here in Australia or will be simply to expensive.

It cost my around $20 to fill the tank and lasts me around a week. its incredibly economic!

There were only 1000 Sidewalks produced making them a limited edition. The interior is all original trim with the Red Seat Belts. and Blue and Red Tartan Print Seats.

I do not want to paint any illusions here. this is not a concourse car. its driven. used and loved. it has small dents and scratches but the oil is regularly changed. air filters cleaned. nbsp;parts checked and replaced with upgraded parts before they have become anywhere near being worn out. with a little work this car will keep giving and going for many years to come.

The Bad Bits

The passenger door is showing rust on the outer door skin (see photo)

there is slight rust section on the lower passenger side of the window screen

there is a split in the base of the drivers seat material along a seem.

various scratches and small dents

The Good Bits

Great History - lots of MOT (RWC) receipts. spares receipts and original Rover handbooks

the Engine - it purrs. cannot fault it and with 49k miles thats only 2450 miles / 3950 kms a year on average. I have personally put 25k miles on this engine myself.

All custom electrics have been added to additional fuse boards leaving the standard loom untouched. two extra fuse boards installed 
   1x Relay activated from ignition. nbsp;
   1x Direct from battery

Custom plates (MINIFY)

Rare parts and upgrades added. I've tried to list as many as I remember.

You can always find a park!

Comes with a new set of EBC green stuff brake pads

The Upgrades

4 pot metro calipers with vented disks

Stainless Steel Dual Exit Exhaust (Cat converter back)

Aluminum Radiator

Flat Top Polished Alloy Rocker Cover 

K&N Lifetime Air Filter

Heavy duty Adjustable Tie rods

Engine Stabilizers 

• Left hand lower engine

• body to temp housing upper right

• body to engine upper left

Solid sub frame mounts with inner stainless steel mounting plates

Magnetic Sump Plug

Replaced Water pump

Replaced Vac tubes

Various Bushes and Rubbers

Quad optic Split Beam Headlights and upgrade Halogen Bulbs

Central Locking

Charcoal Dashboard

2x 12v Aux Sockets under dash

Rare EL Speedo Gauges (KM's) see pictures

Voltage / Fuel Ratio / Tacho Gauges

Custom parcel shelf to hide speakers

Rear Window brake light

LED light installed in the boot

Boot liner Kit

Sports pack arches

Kidney Bean 5x12 Wheels

Custom Plates (MINIFY)

Rare Metro door pockets with internal speakers (uses mini original holes to mount)

Updated Aero Wiper Blades

Heavy duty Varta Battery

Stereo Alpine iDE-178BT - Bluetooth / Hands-free Mic / USB Connection

Internal powered antenna for improved signal

2 rear speakers - Mac Audio Pro Flat 2-way shallow mount 

2 front speakers - Mac Audio Pro Flat 10. 2 2-way shallow mount 180 watt 

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