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MINI · 2002
Cooper S (R53)
Manual · FWD · United Kingdom
WorksGP
AutoIndex value · good UK car
£8,000
Half of the 8 sales The Classic Valuer recorded in the last 12 months were between £7,500 and £14,500.
Checked against recent sales on 4 November 2026. How we value cars
Estimated price by condition
Project
£4,800
Restoration candidate
Driver
£8,000
Good usable example
Concours
£12,000
Show standard
Indicative condition bands · not a valuation of a particular car
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The car
Vehicle data
Specifications
From 2002
Performance
Engine1.6L
Power163 hp
Torque220 Nm
0–60 mph7.4s
Top speed135 mph
Kerb weight1,140 kg
TransmissionManual
DrivetrainFWD
Production
Total builtNot published
Notable variantsWorks, GP
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MINI Cooper S (R53): value questions answered
- How much is a MINI Cooper S (R53) worth?
- A good, usable UK example of the MINI Cooper S (R53) is worth around £8,000 on the AutoIndex index. A project car that needs restoration is nearer £4,800, and a concours-quality example around £12,000. Condition moves the price more than anything else.
- What makes one Cooper S (R53) worth more than another?
- Service history and paperwork — complete, stamped, explained
- Mileage against the norm for the model
- Originality — matching numbers, original paint and trim
- Specification — gearbox, colour, factory options
- UK-supplied versus imported
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