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Used 2013 Mini Roadster for sale
Cooper Convertible 122BHP 2DR
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€10,950
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 2 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 2 people together: the advert records 2 seats, including the driver.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 13 years old and 131,481 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.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The 2013 Mini Roadster is the two-seat open-top version of the R56-era Mini, commonly fitted with 1.6 petrol engines (Cooper or Cooper S) and a manual gearbox. As a petrol/manual convertible it avoids diesel DPF issues, but watch for age-related wear: the fabric roof, seals and electrics are important, and older examples may show clutch wear or oil leaks on high-mileage engines. Parts are widely available through BMW/Mini supply chains and independent specialists in Ireland, but labour and dealer parts can push routine servicing costs above the smallest superminis.
- Soft-top condition and operation — check fabric, stitching, seals and that the roof opens/closes smoothly (listen for hesitations or failed motors).
- Clutch bite and gearbox feel — test for slipping, a spongy or late biting point and smooth gear selection (13-year-old manuals often need clutch renewal).
- Engine for oil leaks and timing-chain/chain-tensioner noise at cold start; if it’s a Cooper S check turbo boost response and intercooler hoses.
- Body and subframe area for corrosion, especially around rear suspension mounts and structural seams after years of road salt exposure.
- Electrical items: roof switches, central locking, auxiliary windows and roof sensors — convertible electrics and sensors can fail after many winters.
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2013 Mini Cooper Roadster (Roadster 2DR) convertible. Body: Convertible (including sports convertible). Stock ID No: 021. Additional service for 1 year warranty.