I may need some help, I ve bought a non running Mini !

[tight fart]

Ok it was cheap and I know these can be trouble, someone in the village has it stuck in their garage and was looking for scrap money, I said I’ll have it unseen, I’ve not seen the car yet.
All I know so far is it’s a Mini cooper convertible, I think 11 plate. It was running but engine lights came on and I think overheating.
Some wires have been disconnected and they are not sure where they go as the connections are the same and reach different plugs. And I think it’s around 50k miles.
Hopefully I’ll get it home this week and start investigating.

[tight fart]

Not started that well, I went to collect but the battery was showing 0 volts and the steering lock wouldn’t disengage with a booster battery. (It’s in a lock up so couldn't manoeuvre it out)
On a plus note it is a 2011 cooper S with 54k on the clock.
New battery ordered and I’ll try again when it arrives.

[paul_c123]

Which booster pack did you use? Just so its useful to know which one (or type) NOT to buy.

[tight fart]

I didn’t see the booster so can’t help sorry.
Good news is it’s not a non runner, new battery arrived (thanks Tanya) popped that on and it started so I drove it the 100yds home.
Bad bits,
No coolant, everything loose or unplugged around it, Pattern thermostat housing fitted but apparently its not right.
I have the old original part so I think I'll get the pattern one of and start from there.

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[E-bmw]

tight fart said:

Good news is it s not a non runner, new battery arrived (thanks Tanya) ]

Are they anything like as good as Tayna?