Possible 2013 Cooper SD hatch purchase what to look out for ?

[goggs]

I’m going to look at a 63 plate Cooper SD hatch tomorrow, are there any known faults to look out for ?

Thanks in advance


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[MINI William]

The envies are fairly bulletproof. Rear arches seem to be bubbling on some R56’s

[MINI William]

The envies are fairly bulletproof. Rear arches seem to be bubbling on some R56’s

[goggs]

Brilliant, thanks William, am I correct in thinking these engine have a timing chain ? Are these problems to stretching at all ?


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[MINI William]

The N47N engine is chain driven and if you look online there has been a few issues with timing chains. I’ve not heard of any chain issues with any cars that I’ve came across. Think it’s more for cars with excessive miles and poor serving

[goggs]

Thanks William, the car is a little up in the miles at 66k, I’ll check the service history etc as well and listen for any chain rattles from cold


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