2004 MINI MINI

2004 MINI Cooper S (HRRCC Build) – 1 of 10 – Fully Refreshed & Sorted

The Highlights

1 of just 10 examples prepared by renowned MINI specialists HRRCC

Extensively refurbished and upgraded in 2024

Underbody professionally stripped and treated with Dinitrol rust protection

Recent full engine service and gearbox oil change

Supercharger serviced, plus new water pump and auxiliary belt

Highly specified with tasteful upgrades

ULEZ compliant

MOT until July 2027

Included spare set of wheels 17" wheels and tyres

Overview

If you’re looking for a proper hot hatch with character, this HRRCC-prepared MINI Cooper S delivers in all the right ways. Light, punchy, and full of personality, it’s exactly the kind of car that makes every B-road feel like an event.

This isn’t just any R53—it's one of only ten cars rebuilt and enhanced by HRRCC, a respected MINI specialist. The result is a car that keeps everything great about the original, but with the mechanical refresh and attention to detail needed to keep it feeling sharp for years to come.

It’s been well cared for, enthusiast-owned, and maintained with the goal of keeping it fun, reliable, and ready to enjoy.

Car recent history

Purchased by myself via Piston Head auction google to find it - can not add web page links here - Sold for £4,834

Previous owners purchased from Iconic Auctioneers Warwick 1224 Sold for: £6,750

Information an HRRCC here: their website HRRCC and scroll down to see this is the first and much work completed by them as been documented so the car has been rejuvenated to keep it running for another 20 years!

History & Maintenance

First registered: 2 December 2004

Current ownership since November 2025

V5C present in my name

2 keys included

HPI clear

Original service book is absent

Replacement service book showing inspections at the following intervals: service at 87,824 miles (2021 – specialist), service at 88,003 miles (2021 – specialist), service at 88,752 miles (2022 – specialist), service at 90,611 miles (2023), service at 91,599 miles (2024), service at 92,238 miles (2024 – HRRCC), service at 92,928 miles (2024 – HRRCC), 95,700 miles work to pass MOT

Various corresponding invoices

HRRCC Work (2024):

Extensive refurbishment and mechanical refresh

New power steering pump (Nov 2024)

Underbody fully chemically cleaned, scraped back, surface rust removed and then fully treated with Dinitrol rust prevention and protection products

Featured on HRRCC website as one of their builds

Supercharger service, new water pump & auxiliary belt (June 2023)

New handbrake cables (May 2022)

Full engine service + oil and filter

Gearbox oil change

Recent Work 2026:

New rear shocks

New rear discs and pads

New ABS sensors

Instrument cluster professionally repaired

New headlights (old not clear)

I’ve spent close to £2,000 ensuring the car remains in great mechanical condition and continues to drive exactly as it should.

Current mileage: 95,850 miles

Interior

The interior is in excellent condition overall and reflects careful ownership.

HRRCC branding details present

Leather seats and steering wheel in very good shape

Clean carpets and headlining

Door cards in great condition

Boot area tidy

Upgrades:

Alpine head unit with Bluetooth, DAB, and front USB

Everything works as expected, and the cabin remains a great place to be.

Exterior

Finished in classic Chilli Red with a contrasting Aspen White roof, the car presents well

Paintwork is bright and well-kept

Panels align well overall

HRRCC decals fitted

Refurbished GP1-style alloy wheels

DEPO rear light clusters

Xenon Headlights with LDC Automatic levelling

Eight-spoke 17” black alloy wheels are all in fine fettle with only 1 signs of any real damage or kerbing - Kumho tyres low mile on them included in sale

The car has clearly been cared for and still turns heads.

The Honest Bits - In the spirit of transparency:

Passenger seat recline is limited (common issue on these - I did find another from breakers yard but it has the same issue!)

Bit of rear headline sagging on passenger side

Air conditioning will need a recharge

Slight panel alignment variation between bonnet and bumper on passenger side

Minor age-related marks as expected for a car of this age

Chip in wind screen but not in drivers line of sight

Stone chips revealing undercoat of roof and bumper - to be expected for mileage

None of these detract from the driving experience, but worth noting.

Summary

This is a rare opportunity to own a genuinely special R53—one that’s been properly sorted, tastefully upgraded, and maintained with enthusiasm.

With its HRRCC pedigree, recent investment, and engaging drive, it’s a fantastic value enthusiast car that’s ready to be enjoyed immediately.

£5,600 – sensible offers considered

Car is in Hay-on-wye viewings welcome

Happy to answer any questions or provide additional photos/videos on request.