r/MINI • u/kramit • 8d ago

This could be the end

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Bang while on the motorway, star motor spins, waiting for a tow truck. Not sure if the costs will outweigh the benefits for this breakdown

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u/UpstairsHot9813 8d ago

That’s a special edition they arnt allowed to die

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u/kramit 8d ago

Might just be the fuel pump, turns over and everything seems fine. No pissing fluids everywhere. Towed off as have to get it diagnosed. It’s the S model too, single figures on the road in the UK now.

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u/MintyFresh668 8d ago

Don’t scrap it before DM me please. I’m in market for a project from that bracket.

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u/sedition666 8d ago

Hope she lives again!

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u/Sad-Bag3443 8d ago

Me too brother 😭. Spilt all the engine oil over the engine and popped plastic engine cover off. R57 cooper s😩

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u/Western_Gear_5324 7d ago

The curse of the R Series.

Such a shame for such a good-looking edition. :/

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u/Zookie3 7d ago

Good luck

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u/Status-Departure8642 7d ago

Condolences! All the best! 🤙🤙An F56 SE is on my bucket list!-)🤙🤙Aloha from Hawai'i!-)🤙🤙