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Used 2012 Mini Convertible for sale
One 1.6 2DR
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€9,750
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 4 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 4 people together: the advert records 4 seats, including the driver.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 14 years old and 131,570 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You are buying your first car or have a tight insurance budget: Spanner flags a higher insurance band. Get your own quote before paying a deposit.
- You regularly help children or passengers into the rear: fewer doors can make access awkward. Try your child seats and usual passenger routine before deciding.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the R57-generation Mini Convertible with a folding soft top and a petrol 1.6-era drivetrain in manual form — common in Cooper and Cooper S guises. Expect slightly higher servicing and parts costs than a basic supermini, and pay particular attention to the roof mechanism, seals and any signs of water ingress because soft-top wear and leaks are the usual weak spots on these cars.
- Operate the soft-top repeatedly: check for smooth operation, motor/noise issues, torn fabric, worn seals and any creaks — look for water stains in the boot and under the rear seats.
- Clutch feel and gearbox: test for clutch slip, judder or slow engagement and listen for crunching on gear changes, especially in 1–2 and 2–3 shifts.
- Look for corrosion around sills, rear arches and boot floor where water can pool on convertibles.
- Check for oil leaks around the engine bay and for power-steering/pump noise; also confirm heater/blower and electrics (roof switches, windows) operate reliably.
- Test on a longer run to assess suspension bushes and rear subframe noise — listen for knocks over bumps and feel for uneven damping or excessive play.
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
2012 Mini One 1.6 2DR Convertible. Petrol, manual transmission. 4 seats. Stock ID: 015