Mini MK II SPI (1992)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 197 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement available
• Extensively restored; the restoration was fully documented on the YouTube channel “FreiZeitVertreib” and extensive invoices are available (see photos)

Facts & Specifications

• First registration: 04/1992 in Germany
• Engine: 1.3-liter four-cylinder, original SPI replacement engine with 53 hp (39 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Red
• Interior: black bucket seats in partial leather
• TÜV valid until 05/2026
• Equipment:
• Cobra bucket seats, foldable, with seat consoles (registered)
• FIA roll cage (registered)
• Currently registered as a 2-seater
• Rear left and right vent windows
• A Mini-style, height-adjustable Hi-Lo suspension is installed (registration has not yet been completed)
• GAZ shock absorbers in a short, adjustable version
• Conversion from 12-inch to 10-inch wheels (registered)
• 165 Yokohama tires (registered)
• Modified braking system with front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, power brakes, and new brake lines
• RC40 sports exhaust (registered)
• John Cooper dials
• John Cooper additional instruments in the dashboard
• Dashboard covered in Alcantara
• Restoration documentation available on the YouTube channel “FreiZeitVertreib”

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color: Red
• The body was completely disassembled, welded, primed, and repainted. The roof was not repainted. Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 387 µm and 839 µm
• During the painting process, special care was taken to minimize the use of body filler. The paint system was built up using classic OC mixed paint from Mipa
• There is a stone chip in the windshield just above the rubber seal
• There is a small, repaired paint chip on the driver’s door extending toward the triangular panel (see photo 80)
• The paint and body are in very good condition with slight age-related signs of wear
• The car was converted from 12-inch to 10-inch wheels. The 165 Yokohama tires are listed in the vehicle documents.
• The tires have a tread depth of 4.0 mm at the front and rear

Interior

• The Mini has a largely refurbished interior with new carpet and replaced door panels
• The interior is in very good condition
• The floor pan has been lined with aluminum butyl for sound insulation.
• Folding Cobra bucket seats with seat consoles are installed (registered)
• The rear bench seat was custom-made by an upholsterer specifically for this vehicle; the rear shelf is finished in synthetic leather
• An FIA roll cage is installed (registered)
• Due to the roll cage, the vehicle is currently registered as a 2-seater
• The dashboard was upholstered with Alcantara
• The glove compartment has been removed
• The speedometer has been converted to John Cooper dials; the odometer reading remains unchanged
• John Cooper additional gauges are installed in the dashboard
• Minimal age-related signs of wear and tear are present

Technical Details

• The vehicle is generally roadworthy but is currently not registered.
• In March 2026, the vehicle was fitted with an original 1.3 SPI replacement engine with 53 hp
• The replacement engine has had an oil change, numerous gaskets replaced, the cooling system flushed, and a new clutch installed
• The clutch still needs to be adjusted slightly, which currently makes shifting gears a bit more difficult
• New rubber bellows have been installed on the suspension, along with a height-adjustable suspension and short, adjustable GAZ shock absorbers. The height-adjustable suspension is not registered
• The braking system has been converted to disc brakes in the front, drum brakes in the rear, and a power brake booster; new brake lines have also been installed
• An RC40 sports exhaust is installed (registered)
• Last service in March 2026

History

Ownership History

• Currently owned since August 2020
• Number of owners: 5

Service history

• 2026: 1.3-SPI replacement engine with 53 hp installed, oil change performed, numerous gaskets replaced, cooling system flushed, and new clutch installed
• 2024: Full inspection pursuant to §21 performed with numerous entries, as well as TÜV and AU
• 2020: Drive shaft overhauled

Documents

• Vehicle documents available with entries regarding Cobra bucket seats, FIA roll cage, 10-inch conversion, 165 Yokohama tires, and RC40 sports exhaust
• Vehicle registration certificate
• TÜV reports
• Invoices
• Restoration documentation available via the YouTube channel “FreiZeitVertreib”

Summary

For sale is a 1992 Rover Mini SPI MK II. The vehicle was purchased by the current owner in August 2020 and subsequently restored piece by piece; the work is documented on the YouTube channel “FreiZeitVertreib” as well as through invoices. The body was disassembled, welded, primed, and repainted. In March 2026, the vehicle was fitted with an original 1.3 SPI replacement engine producing 53 hp. The reason for the replacement was a previously installed engine with significantly increased power that was NOT street-legal, hence the revert to the original 1.3 SPI 4-cylinder engine. In addition, the Mini features, among other things, Cobra bucket seats, an FIA roll cage, GAZ shock absorbers, 10-inch wheels, 165 Yokohama tires, a modified brake system, and an RC40 sports exhaust. A full inspection in accordance with §21 was conducted in May 2024. Please note that the clutch still needs to be adjusted. Overall, this Rover Mini SPI MK II represents a very attractive opportunity for enthusiasts. Includes extensive spare parts and accessories as shown in the pictures