common faults to look out for on a jcw

[G2HSE]

Hi everyone, been looking at buying a mini jcw 2nd hand. just wanting to know if there is any common faults to look out for on them?

one i have been looking at has just over 77k on the clock with a full service history from mini with the tlc pack.

thanks

Graham

[stoney]

The most common fault with the R53 shape is the timing chain tensioner but that's a cheap fix if it go's apart from that just norm stuff really

[Craig]

Power steering pump, brake calipers are the only other things I can think of..... Oh aye and sump gaskets can leak as well ;)

[Mon the fish]

If it's a facelift, the upper engine mount goes, and the front lower rear wishbone bushes will also be gubbed