Mini Specialist

  1. Mini Sport – A Community of Mini Specialists
    Categories: Uncategorized & Mini Sport News

    Mini Sport – A Community of Mini Specialists

    Without a doubt, one of the reasons why the Mini has remained such an icon of British motoring innovation is thanks to the community of like-minded enthusiasts it has promoted. Whether it’s the trade of new and used parts, attending events, competing in races or reminiscing about Mini adventures of the past – anyone who […]

  2. Mini Warning Lights
    Categories: Mini Servicing

    Mini Warning Lights

    Warning lights in your Mini can be troubling, especially if you’re unsure what they mean! They are alerting you to an issue with your Mini – one that will need addressing, don’t hope that they will go away on their own. On this week’s blog, we are looking at the different warning lights that may […]

  3. Cooper 500 S Demonstrator
    Categories: Mini Sport News

    Cooper 500 S Demonstrator

    Let us introduce you to the Mini Sport, Cooper 500 S demonstrator! Homed at Mini Sport, the Cooper 500 model has gained recognition as one of the final models built by Rover before production ceased in 2000. It has been suggested that the classic shape and styling of the Cooper 500 encapsulated the iconic character […]

  4. The Return of the Mini Sport Cup!
    Categories: Mini Sport Cup

    The Return of the Mini Sport Cup!

    With the roadmap out of lockdown officially underway, and restrictions easing slowly but surely, it’s allowing us to look forward to the Summer! Hopeful that we will soon be reunited with our loved ones, enjoying the warmer weather and getting back to our favourite hobbies & past times… Which means RALLYING! We long for the […]

  5. Swapping to 10" Mini Wheels
    Categories: Mini Servicing

    Swapping to 10" Mini Wheels

    This week on our 'Home Servicing' blog, we look at the options you have if you fancy converting your Mini on to 10" Mini wheels, to look like an early Classic - if it doesn't already! A simple guide to help you on the road to swapping your Mini onto 10" wheels. A timeless classic [...]
  6. Completed: John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S Restoration
    Categories: Restoration Projects

    Completed: John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S Restoration

      Check our finished restoration on Alex Munday’s 1996 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S! We have once again saved the day, keeping another Mini on our roads, and Alex couldn’t be happier as he shared with us the warming story behind this Mini’s time with us here at Mini Sport: Alex Munday is all smiles as he […]

  7. From Zero-to-Hero: Mini Cooper S Restoration
    Categories: Uncategorized, Restoration Projects & Mini Sport News

    From Zero-to-Hero: Mini Cooper S Restoration

    Back in March 2016, we were tasked with a restoration on quite a special Mini indeed… Alex Munday’s 1996 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S, an original from the John Cooper Garages, production number 79, and allegedly previously owned by British rally driver, Alistair McRae! When following his life-long love of Mini’s Alex purchased this Cooper for […]

  8. Mini Cooper LE Sport 5 Reshell Project
    Categories: Restoration Projects

    Mini Cooper LE Sport 5 Reshell Project

    This Mini arrived with us in 2020 for a full restoration & had changed dramatically since new, change of paint work & interior, it was in a pretty poor state all round… It was quickly decided that a new Genuine British Motor Heritage Body Shell was needed due to the sorry state of the body. […]

  9. Mini Cooper 500 gets John Cooper Conversion!
    Categories: Mini Sport News & Services at Mini Sport

    Mini Cooper 500 gets John Cooper Conversion!

      Our next project is getting underway here at Mini Sport this week… We are joined by one of the last ever Mini Cooper 500’s! A new purchase to Alex, only collecting his Mini Cooper this week, no time is being wasted! Our very excited customer is already going all out to get this beauty […]

  10. Top ‘Must Have’ Tools
    Categories: Mini Servicing

    Top ‘Must Have’ Tools

    Here at Mini Sport we understand the importance of a job done right. And that means, using the correct tools when working on your Mini! As a result, this will ensure both your safety when working on the car and that you’re doing the job correctly, ensuring your safety when behind the wheel of your […]

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