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Right-hand-drive Mk VII Cooper, first sold in Japan and imported to the US by the selling dealer in 2026. It retains its Tahiti Blue and Diamond White factory colour combination, with a repaint noted by the dealer, and received replacement wheel hubs and tie rods in 2025.
Strengths
- Mk VII Cooper with Tahiti Blue and Diamond White factory colour combination
- Documented 2025 steering and suspension-related replacement work
Watch For
- The selling dealer reports that the car has been repainted
- Paint touch-ups are visible on the hood
- Rear quarter window seals are loose
- Corrosion is visible on the underside, and the left front jack point is dented
