Editing Mini (section)

==Mark VII: 1996–2000==
{{Infobox automobile
| name       = Mk VII
| production = 1996–2000
| image      = 2001 Rover Mini Cooper Sport 1.3 Front.jpg
| assembly   = [[Longbridge]], Birmingham, 
United Kingdom
| body_style = 2-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]
| engine     = {{cvt|1275|cc|L|1}} [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
| related    = 
| designer   = 
}}

This was the final version, twin point injection with front-mounted radiator. Full-width dashboard replaces the original shelf, internal bonnet release. Introduction of [[airbag]] on driver's side. The basic Mini was the 1.3i, the other model in the range being the Mini Cooper. The end of production in October 2000 not only signalled the end of original Mini production after 41 years, but also brought about the demise of the 1275&nbsp;cc engine which had powered the Mini and numerous other BL/BMC/ARG cars for more than 35 years. The Metro had ceased production two and a half years earlier, meaning the Mini outlived the car that was supposed to replace it.

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File:2001 Rover Mini Cooper Sport 1.3 Rear.jpg|Rover Mini Cooper Sport rear
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