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    F56 mininuts's Avatar
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    Hi
    I’m viewing a Pepper White 2016 Cooper S tomorrow. 18.000 miles only with the JCW Pro pack.
    Any pointers on bad points to look for visually and while test driving.
    MOT history is good with no fails and only one advisory for low tread on front tyres.
    I’m new to new MiNIS so, any info would be greatly appreciated.

    It’s up at £11.800 which doesn’t seem too bad a price?

    Many thanks
    Paul

    2016 Pepper White Cooper S 210
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    ”Keeping it chrome”

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    Site Owner badwolf340's Avatar
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    The service history should be ok ,make sure it drives ok and no warning lights on and check that the horn push works (a few have failed) just make sure the JCW kit is in good nick
    The cars in front are New MINI Scotland

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    Site Owner MINI William's Avatar
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    Doesn’t sound a bad car Paul, some F56’s have had an issue with horns not working other than that they are fairly bulletproof. Make sure that the JCW Tuning kit certificate is there, these do sometimes get misplaced but there should also be a engine plaque and you’ll see the controller for the exhaust.
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    Only other things I can think of are that early F-series cars had issues with the door seals rubbing on the bodywork (although most cars have since had it fixed and some had a clear vinyl patch installed. Just check above the latch when you open the door.

    Also, the early F-series cars also had a recall for the driveshaft. I'd assume it's already been covered but worth checking just in case.

    Other than that, it's just the usual things to look out for. I'd say the F-series is the most solid of the modern MINI generations with no real known issues or mechanical weaknesses.
    F56 GP with some JCW Pro goodies.

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    Thank you folks, much appreciated.
    Will let you know how we get on
    Paul

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    ”Keeping it chrome”

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