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Challenge Cars 🏁 Europe’s only dedicated R53 MINI specialist
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02/11/2026

Social media is a fantastic place to say something that you ordinarily wouldn’t in person, I however would. The level of negativity we’re getting from hermits in their mums bedrooms seems to be at the highest level. It’s really stripped me of last ounces of professionalism I had from working in corporate environments and a current job I sometimes enjoy until it comes to the mood hoovers on these apps. However no more, if you want to be my next target then you will cop for it!

We excel at our niche and positivity breads positivity… usually.

01/11/2026

This R53 has been in preparation so long that we moved units 3 times with it in tow 🤣 now ready to go! 👍🏻

www.challengecars.co.uk Head over to our website for more information.6 MONTH GOLD STANDARD PARTS AND LABOUR REPAIR PLAN...
01/11/2026

www.challengecars.co.uk

Head over to our website for more information.

6 MONTH GOLD STANDARD PARTS AND LABOUR REPAIR PLAN INCLUDED (subject to terms and conditions) can be used at any VAT registered garage nationwide (non-main dealer) and Challenge Cars are an approved repairer using Challenge Cars Garage!

VEHICLE:
- 2006
- 98,700 miles
- MINI R53 Cooper S
- Long MOT with no advisories upon sale
- Fresh full service
- Pepper white
- Petrol
- Manual
- 2 keys

SPECIFICATION:
- Aero kit front bumper & side skirts
- Chili pack
- R56 JCW seats
- Heated module in vehicle (not connected to the seats as these are a different connection however should you wish to change the seats to standard R53 leather with the connection, these would be heated due to the existing connection)
- Android head unit
- 17% reduced supercharger pulley
- Limited slip differential
- Milltek cat back exhaust
- Full set of red HEL brake lines

SERVICE BOOK STAMPS AND/OR INVOICES:
- 24.04.2006 - MINI Main Dealer Rydale - pre-delivery check
- 20.12.2007 - MINI Main Dealer Sytner - oil service mileage 11,697
- 19.02.2011 - MINI Main Dealer Sytner - inspection 1 & brake fluid service mileage 24,602
- 23.08.2013 - MINI Main Dealer Wollaston Motors - oil service mileage 39,982
- 14.09.2015 - Fosse Garage - inspection 2 & brake fluid service mileage 49,883
- 31.03.2017 - Independent Daewoo specialist - oil service mileage 63,348
- 19.03.2018 - German Autocare - inspection 1, brake fluid service & lubrication of gear linkages plus gearbox oil service mileage 67,296
- 09.03.2019 - German Autocare - oil service (invoice) & brake fluid service mileage 70,027
- 08.06.2020 - Salendine auto services - oil & brake fluid service mileage 72,906
- 27.05.2022 - Daves vehicle engine services - oil service mileage unrecorded (invoice)
- 30.10.2026 - Challenge Cars Ltd - inspection 2 mileage 98,690

PREPARATION LIST COMPLETED BY CC:
- Inspection 2
- Supercharger service and water pump
- Full timing chain kit
- Sump gasket
- 3 piece LUK clutch
- Rear main seal
- Crank sensor O ring
- Rocker cover gasket
- Rear subframe
- R56 rear trailing arms and new bushes
- Front & rear wheel bearings
- Top mounts
- Thermostat
- Rear ABS speed sensor
- Rear discs and pads
- Coolant flush
- Brake fluid service
- Auxiliary belt tensioner
- Every oil seal has been changed
- Front suspension struts and springs
- Refurbished bullet alloy wheels
- Wheel alignment

Previous owners work:
- New front subframe
- New control arms
- PSB front subframe bushes
- New power steering pipes
- Inner and outer steering tie rods

INVOICES OF IMPORTANCE:
- 06.09.2024 - Mar Motorsport - W11 water pump fl**ge
- 04.09.2024 - PSB - Front wishbone rear bush/front & rear ARB
- 03.09.2024 - Mar Motorsport - x2 oil cooler seals, oil filter housing seal, supercharger service kit, water pump with housing, sump gasket

PAPER MOT CERTIFICATES:
- 02.11.2026
- 07.10.2024
- 30.08.2024
- 09.09.2022
- 08.09.2021
- 20.08.2020
- 09.03.2020
- 05.03.2020
- 09.03.2019
- 17.03.2018
- 31.03.2017
- 09.09.2016
- 11.09.2015
- 06.02.2015
- 02.02.2013
- 13.02.2012
- 30.04.2011
- All MOT history is available online

For sale! Red and Black JCW Sparcos.Full set of front and rear - non heated and extendedNo plastics broken, bolsters are...
01/11/2026

For sale! Red and Black JCW Sparcos.

Full set of front and rear - non heated and extended

No plastics broken, bolsters are in very good condition.

£3250

Priced for the full set to sell as one but will happily split

Fronts - £1650
Rears - £2000

Collection LS24 or UK mainland pallet available.

Here’s some photos of the MINI R52 JCW sold new by John Cooper Garages from our last video54,000 milesFull service histo...
01/11/2026

Here’s some photos of the MINI R52 JCW sold new by John Cooper Garages from our last video

54,000 miles
Full service history
Runs and drives
Mechanically really good
Underside is good
Just cosmetic (wheels and some lacquer peel highlighted in our last video)

£8,000 as a cosmetic project.

I’m trying to avoid splitting it as the JCG cars are extremely rare now and this will most likely the only car of its spec. We’ve only found 3 other cars in the groups with these seats as a full set and 2 of which have been put in by their current owners.

We’ve had a few people interested in the parts. If the seats get a buyer then it will get split and sell the car standard at £6,500.

Front and rear heated and extended R52 Sparco seats with the carbon inserts - £4,500.
Without the carbon inserts £3,500.

There’s a waiting list for the dash and downtubes.

31/10/2026

Rarer than an honest politician John Cooper Garages MINI R52 JCW with the rarest spec you’ll come across from new. Just 54,000 miles and full service history. Mechanically very good but cosmetically needs some TLC

£8,000.

So I want to try something new. We come across a lot of cars that don’t work out financially to prep when you include how the Uk works VAT on car sales. So here’s what we are calling a ‘project’. This way you can buy a car you wouldn’t usually get from us anywhere near this price and certainly below market value if it was completed by us. I haven’t the heart to split the interior out of this one and cash in but in 2 weeks time I might 😂

£8,000 project R52.

Theres a lot of money in JCW goodies in this car should we split it but since it’s a JCG car and they are mega rare. Here’s your chance.

5 people tried to buy this off the last post, one person said he wanted it then ghosted us. Don’t be like them or you’ll get an instant block.

Should I get buyers for the seats and dash at the same time before the car goes it will get split.

Seats £4,500 with carbon inserts £3,500 without.
Dash and down tubes £2,000.

Head over to our website for more information.6 MONTH GOLD STANDARD PARTS AND LABOUR REPAIR PLAN INCLUDED (subject to te...
30/10/2026

Head over to our website for more information.

6 MONTH GOLD STANDARD PARTS AND LABOUR REPAIR PLAN INCLUDED (subject to terms and conditions) can be used at any VAT registered garage nationwide (non-main dealer) and Challenge Cars are an approved repairer using Challenge Cars Garage!

VEHICLE:
- 2004
- 69,571 miles
- MINI R53 Cooper S
- New 12 month MOT
- Fresh full service
- No service history
- British racing green
- 3 previous owners
- Petrol
- Manual
- 1 key

SPECIFICATION:
- Chili pack
- Black leather front seats and rear seats
- Colour coded bonnet scoop
- Colour coded white roof
- Freshly refurbished alloy wheels

PREPARATION LIST COMPLETED BY CC:
- Inspection 2 service
- Rear subframe refresh
- R56 rear trailing arms
- Front and rear wheel bearings and speed sensors
- Front and rear discs and pads
- Front and rear suspension
- Auxiliary tensioner
- Alternator
- Idler pulley
- Rocker Cover Gasket
- Rear Brake pipes
- Brake fluid service

£5,000.

www.challengecars.co.ukHead over to our website for more information.6 MONTH GOLD STANDARD PARTS AND LABOUR REPAIR PLAN ...
27/10/2026

www.challengecars.co.uk

Head over to our website for more information.

6 MONTH GOLD STANDARD PARTS AND LABOUR REPAIR PLAN INCLUDED (subject to terms and conditions) can be used at any VAT registered garage nationwide (non-main dealer) and Challenge Cars are an approved repairer using Challenge Cars Garage!

VEHICLE:
- 2006
- 65,985 miles
- MINI R53 Cooper S JCW GP1
- Japanese Import
- Full service history in Japanese
- Thunder Blue
- Petrol
- Manual
- 1 previous UK owner
- First registered in the UK 01/03/2025
- 3 keys
- New 12 month MOT with no advisories
- Original Japanese booklets
- The underside is in exceptional condition, presenting almost like new thanks to the car's time in Japan before import.
- Completely standard aside from gear k**b and HT leads which have been upgraded
- Japanese certification included
- The underside condition of this GP is exceptional.
- The cosmetics of this GP is exceptional.
- The mechanical condition of this GP is exceptional.
- The maintenance file of this GP is exceptional.
- The previous ownership of this GP is exceptional.

SERVICE BOOK STAMPS AND/OR INVOICES:
- 23.10.2026 - Challenge Cars Ltd - inspection 2 mileage 65,975
- 15.04.2025 - MINI Main Dealer John Clark Tayside - inspection 2 mileage unrecorded as converted from KM - dealer input as 0
- Service booklet full with Japanese history prior to this with 6 sheets and multiple other checks.

INVOICES OF IMPORTANCE:
- 15.04.2025 - MINI Main Dealer John Clark Tayside - inspection 2

PREPARATION LIST COMPLETED BY CC:
- Inspection 2

PAPER MOT CERTIFICATES:
- 27.10.2026
- 17.03.2026
- All MOT history is available online

27/10/2026

Japanese import GP1, ready to go now! 🔥

23/10/2026

1 OF ONLY 53 IN EXISTENCE! 🤯

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Challenge Cars Ltd, Leeds East Airport
Tadcaster
LS249SE

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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+447479475700

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