Phoned for a quote on the r53 today and was pleasantly surprised to find a mini enthusiast on the other end of the line
Very helpful , informative and quick also asked what future plans I had for the mini and suggested that I go for a mod friendly policy
So was placed with an underwriter who was ok with mods from the word go
Also very pleased with the price so went for it all being well I will have my docs tomorrow
Bring on the road tax lol

So a big thanks to Ian Willis from Chris knott
Cheers I will be moving my other car when it comes time for renewal
Thanks Craig