On September 11, 2000 - London Sixties model, TWIGGY with one of the last generation Mini Cooper MK7, at a photocall today (11.9.00) in London. This mark the end of an era the last Classic Mini will roll off he production line at the Rover Group’s Birmingham plant next month.

Classic Mini categorize by Mark (MK) which in total it has MK1 - MK7:
MK1 1959-1967
MK2 1967-1969 
MK3 1969-1976
MK4 1976-1984
MK5 1984-1992
MK6 1992-1997
MK7 1997-2000

Classic Mini Cooper last generation MK7

Mini Cooper MK7 was the last or final generation of the Mini, it is the most desirable to some Mini Lovers, and also the least to others. Mini MK7 was introduced around 1996-1997. The changes include:

- twin-point injection
- higher final drive
- side impact beams
- better sound insulation/sound proof
- driver airbag
- improved front seats
- a front-mounted radiator
- a sportspack option

In 1997, The Mini Classic was introduced as the new non-Cooper model. The Mayfair is dropped. Sportpack-equipped models with fat 13 inch wheels become another revival for the Mini, proving very popular.

In 1998, Mini Paul Smith LE and Cooper Sports LE was introduced. The production for Paul Smith LE are approximately around 1800 and 100 for Cooper Sports LE. The model carries 1960s British Vita team colours.

Mini Paul Smith LE

In 1999, 40 Cooper S Works Touring/5 Sport and John Cooper LEs are introduced. This is to celebrate Mini’s 40th birthday party at Silverstone, and it is huge once again.

In 2000, BMW sells Rover to the Phoenix consortium, but retains the rights to the Mini name and future. Cooper Sport 500 LE introduced (500). Classic Mini production ends when the final Cooper Sport 500 LE rolls off the Longbridge production line ( No. 5,387,862). John Cooper dies Christmas Eve.

Other related Mini Generation:
Mini Mark 1 - MK1/MKI
Mini Mark 2 - MK2/MKII
Mini Mark 3 - MK3/MKIII
Mini Mark 4 - MK4/MKIV
Mini Mark 5 - MK5/MKV
Mini Mark 6 - MK6/MKVI
Mini Mark 7 - MK7/MKVII