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Well here we have our 1996 MINI equinox for sale. Thought weā€™d offer it here before the usual public listings as so many...
08/10/2026

Well here we have our 1996 MINI equinox for sale. Thought weā€™d offer it here before the usual public listings as so many people mentioned it as they came through.

We purchased it this summer with the fun intent of using it for a MOT drop car. However itā€™s not turned a wheel since and weā€™re sure someone else will enjoy it. We bought it from a MINI main dealer as a part exchange.

Itā€™s one of 250 factory purple equinox, has the original interior. It has a very full history file including pictures of a step by step previous restoration. All works look really recent.

It runs and drives and still has a test on. The previous owner unfortunately jacked it up in the wrong point so it does need some work to the floor to rectify (either a plate or replacement piece)

46500 miles.

Ā£4500 (it owes us more)

For sale as a project car or spares and repairs due to the floor repair.

RETIRED BMX RIDER & R53 TRACK ENTHUSIAST snaps up our first F56! Daniel contacted us when he saw our F56 video, no doubt...
02/10/2026

RETIRED BMX RIDER & R53 TRACK ENTHUSIAST snaps up our first F56! Daniel contacted us when he saw our F56 video, no doubt youā€™ll be seeing this one up your arse on many track days next year thinking I should have bought a MINI just like Daniel did in his old Focus ST šŸ”„šŸ¤£

Brand new Airtec induction kit available with foam filterĀ£200 posted UK
02/10/2026

Brand new Airtec induction kit available with foam filter

Ā£200 posted UK

This R52 JCW 210 was converted and sold new by John Cooper Works in March 2006. Shortly after JCW would close doors afte...
30/09/2026

This R52 JCW 210 was converted and sold new by John Cooper Works in March 2006. Shortly after JCW would close doors after being bought by BMW. Itā€™s one of the final few cars that left JCW as an independent tuner. Itā€™s everything youā€™d want in regard to heritage.

Weā€™re unsure what to do with it, itā€™s a very special spec.

- JCW 210 kit
- Front and Rear JCW Sparco heated seats with original JCW carbon inserts (Yes, the rears are REAL, probably the rarest JCW accessory they did. Weā€™ve never seen red ones before and only ever spotted 2 other rears in the past)
- JCW red stitch leather dash
- JCW red stitch leather Downtubes
- JCW full leather steering wheel
- 54,000 miles.

Unfortunately the sun has got to the paint so it needs a respray.

In our opinion it ticks every box when looking for a car that will rocket in value.

What do you think?

We decided not to retail this R56 JCW. Anyone fancy a bargain before we run out of work and fix it?Link in comments!
14/09/2026

We decided not to retail this R56 JCW. Anyone fancy a bargain before we run out of work and fix it?

Link in comments!

11/09/2026

SOLD! MINI F56 JCW for sale now!

SOLD!Head over to our website for more information.6 MONTH GOLD STANDARD PARTS AND LABOUR REPAIR PLAN INCLUDED (subject ...
11/09/2026

SOLD!

Head over to our website for more information.

6 MONTH GOLD STANDARD PARTS AND LABOUR REPAIR PLAN INCLUDED (subject to terms and conditions) can be used at any VAT registered garage nationwide (non-main dealer) and Challenge Cars are an approved repairer using Challenge Cars Garage!

VEHICLE:
- 2016
- 111,250 miles
- MINI F56 John Cooper Works
- Full Service history
- Black
- Petrol
- Manual
- 5 previous owners
- 2 keys
- New long MOT upon sale

SPECIFICATION:
- Media XL
- Chili pack
- Rear parking sensors

SERVICE BOOK STAMPS AND/OR INVOICES:
- 13.08.2018 - MINI Main Dealer Sytner Leicester - inspection 1 & brake fluid service mileage 16,911
- 29.08.2018 - MINI Main Dealer Sytner Leicester - brake fluid service mileage 17,389
- 02.10.2019 - MINI Main Dealer Sytner Leicester - inspection 2 mileage 24,435
- 07.06.2020 - Botts Auto Repairs - inspection 2 mileage 34,628
- 15.12.2021 - Botts Auto Repairs - inspection 1 mileage 53,014
- 07.09.2023 - The Garage Daventry - inspection 2 mileage 75,506
- 04.10.2024 - Independent Vehicles Ltd - inspection 1 mileage 85,794
- 19.7.2025 - T H Motorsport - inspection 2 mileage 95,917
- 11.09.2026 - Challenge Cars Ltd - inspection 2 mileage 111,220

INVOICES OF IMPORTANCE:
09.06.2020 - MINI Main Dealer Sytner Leicester - Ex camshaft adjuster and central bolt, rocker cover gasket, injector seals and bolts, remove and replace exhaust valve adjustment unit Ā£1,781.30

PREPARATION LIST COMPLETED BY CC:
- Inspection 2
- N/S/F Ball joint

PAPER MOT CERTIFICATES:
- 04.10.2025
- All MOT history is available online

09/09/2026

In the past weā€™ve not been the nicest about an R56, well now itā€™s the BEST CAR IN THE WORLD! We have one for sale! šŸ

MINI R56 John Cooper Works (Yes thatā€™s right R56!)6 MONTH GOLD STANDARD PARTS AND LABOUR REPAIR PLAN INCLUDED (subject t...
09/09/2026

MINI R56 John Cooper Works (Yes thatā€™s right R56!)

6 MONTH GOLD STANDARD PARTS AND LABOUR REPAIR PLAN INCLUDED (subject to terms and conditions) can be used at any VAT registered garage nationwide (non-main dealer) and Challenge Cars are an approved repairer using Challenge Cars Garage!

VEHICLE:
- MINI R56 John Cooper Works
- 2009
- 94,750 miles
- Laser Blue
- Manual
- Petrol
- 2 keys
- Fresh full service

SPECIFICATION:
- Chili pack
- R112 alloys
- Multi function Alcantara steering wheel
- Cruise control
- Climate control

SERVICE BOOK STAMPS AND/OR INVOICES:
- 12.05.2009 - MINI Main Dealer Berry Heathrow
- 15.09.2010 - MINI Main Dealer Wood in Salisbury inspection 2 mileage 25,123
- 05.05.2011 - MINI Main Dealer Wood in Salisbury inspection 1 mileage 36,734
- 24.07.2013 - The Bishopric Garage Washington inspection 1 mileage 55,873
- 20.04.2015 - MINI Direct Specialist Centre inspection 2, and brake fluid service mileage 58,291
- 12.08.2015 - Dash Motor Services inspection 2 mileage 62,857
- 03.08.2016 - Dash Motor Services inspection 1 mileage 66,265
- 19.04.2017 - Dash Motor Services inspection 1 mileage 69,066
- 25.04.2018 - Dash Motor Services inspection 2 mileage 71,325
- 18.04.2019 - Dash Motor Services inspection 1 mileage 73,925
- 15.04.2020 - Dash Motor Services inspection 1, thermostat housing, air con re gas, antifreeze Ā£462.03
- 15.04.2020 - Dash Motor Services inspection 1 mileage 75,761
- 08.04.2021 - Dash Motor Services inspection 1 mileage 77,820
- 05.04.2022 - Dash Motor Services inspection 1, anti roll bar D bushes, mileage 79,815 Ā£344.21
- 13.04.2023 - Dash Motor Service inspection 1, new expansion tank, radiator cap and antifreeze, air con re gas mileage 82,165 Ā£499.36
- 30.07.2024 - Dash Motor Services inspection 1, timing chain kit, and crank oil seal, mileage 83,379 Ā£763.13
- 06.02.2026 - MINI Mental inspection 1 mileage 92,864
- 05.08.2026 - Harvey Pickhill Ltd inspection 1, coolant flush, new thermostat housing and filter Ā£331.49
- 05.09.2026 - Challenge Cars Ltd inspection 2 mileage 94,741

INVOICES OF IMPORTANCE:
- 05.08.2026 - Harvey Pickhill Ltd inspection 1, coolant flush, new thermostat housing and filter Ā£331.49
- 30.07.2024 - Dash Motor Services inspection 1, timing chain kit, and crank oil seal, mileage 83,379 Ā£763.13
- 13.04.2023 - Dash Motor Service inspection 1, new expansion tank, radiator cap and antifreeze, air con re gas mileage 82,165 Ā£499.36
- 05.04.2022 - Dash Motor Services inspection 1, anti roll bar D bushes, mileage 79,815 Ā£344.21
- 15.04.2020 - Dash Motor Services inspection 1, thermostat housing, air con re gas, antifreeze Ā£462.03
- 13.08.2019 - Dash Motor Services - Clutch kit, dual mass flywheel, gearbox oil, labour Ā£840.62
- 20.04.2015 - MINI Direct Specialist Centre inspection 2, and brake fluid service mileage 58,291 Ā£114.48

PREPARATION LIST COMPLETED BY CC:
- Inspection 2

PAPER MOT CERTIFICATES:
- 23.01.2025
- 14.02.2024
- 12.04.2023
- 04.04.2022
- 08.04.2021
- 14.04.2020
- 18.04.2019
- 25.04.2018
- 19.04.2017
- 13.04.2016
- 01.05.2015
- 05.09.2014
- All MOT history is available online

08/09/2026

SOLD! After 2 years and 250 miles Jamieā€™s finally letting the JCW 225 go.

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Challenge Cars Ltd, Leeds East Airport
Tadcaster
LS249SE

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Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
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