Mini Cooper R50

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 210,121 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 58,000 km more than similar cars for sale, which have about 152,000 km.
• An older car: 23 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

7 MINI Coopers from 2002 to 2004, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €3,720 to €6,420, with about 152,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 7 of the 7, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.