Battery

[*Vikki*]

Need a new one soon i think, tried searching on here but coulde find what one the MINI uses? any idea on cost? dont want to get it from BMW really, halfords sell them?

[AERO MINI]

I think you will be able to buy one from halfords. Probably be cheaper than BMW.

[GarryThomas]

Hello Chilli21 I just checked this site Yuasa.
They say the battery is "Elite 063T "
for a Cooper /S
I haven' t got a price for it .

Good luck


YUASA BATTERY SALES (UK) LIMITED
Unit 22, Rassau Industrial Estate, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, NP23 5SDT: (Sales): 08708 500 257 (Technical): 08708 500 259F:08708 500 265E:enquiries@yuasa-sales.co.uk

[MINIAC]

Click here to search for appropriate battery.

[cristo]

Beware that although the MCS takes any group 47 battery, only certain group 47s drop right
into the MC without shimming under it and modifying the hold down bracket, and the
online application guides aren't always right about which fit and which don't.

Here's a relevant thread, followed by an excerpt from it (geared for the USA market, may
not jive with what's available in your neck of the woods):

MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Replacement battery options for MC

It's said that these batteries don't fit the MC:

Sears Die Hard International #33347

Everstart (? model # - made by Johnson Control)

Everstart 47-3 plus made by Exide - one person said it fit and
one said the restraining bracket doesn't fit without modification.

Interstate MT 47-3 plus

Optima 34R

Krager Auto parts (? which model)

Bosch (probably 47-590 B)

Duralast 47-DL

Autocraft #471 Titanium

These batteries are said to fit the MC:

NAPA Legend #7547....600 CCA, ? Ah, 85 minutes reserve, 32#

Duralast Gold H5-DLG ...520 CCA ? other specs

Interstate Batteries H5-60 (65 month model)...?specs

Deka 647MF......600 CCA, 60 Ah, 95 minutes reserve, 36.5#

the OEM MINI battery (made by Exide) #61 21 6 920 804 ...480 CCA, 55 Ah, 90 min. reserve, 36#

[MINIAC]

The original poster is looking for a battery in the UK where choices will be different

Looking at the YUASA battery replacements:



I would say that the 063T for the Cooper S is inappropriate as it has lower ratings than the 075T recommended for other MINI models.

The height on the stock battery which I just replaced is 190mm, so it looks like the 027T has the same dimensions as the stock battery.

[*Vikki*]

thanks for the info ill pass this on to my dad see if he understands it more

[oldmots]

Quote: Originally Posted by cristo (original)

Beware that although the MCS takes any group 47 battery, only certain group 47s drop right
into the MC without shimming under it and modifying the hold down bracket, and the
online application guides aren't always right about which fit and which don't.

Here's a relevant thread, followed by an excerpt from it (geared for the USA market, may
not jive with what's available in your neck of the woods):

MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Replacement battery options for MC

It's said that these batteries don't fit the MC:

Sears Die Hard International #33347

Everstart (? model # - made by Johnson Control)

Everstart 47-3 plus made by Exide - one person said it fit and
one said the restraining bracket doesn't fit without modification.

Interstate MT 47-3 plus

Optima 34R

Krager Auto parts (? which model)

Bosch (probably 47-590 B)

Duralast 47-DL

Autocraft #471 Titanium

These batteries are said to fit the MC:

NAPA Legend #7547....600 CCA, ? Ah, 85 minutes reserve, 32#

Duralast Gold H5-DLG ...520 CCA ? other specs

Interstate Batteries H5-60 (65 month model)...?specs

Deka 647MF......600 CCA, 60 Ah, 95 minutes reserve, 36.5#

the OEM MINI battery (made by Exide) #61 21 6 920 804 ...480 CCA, 55 Ah, 90 min. reserve, 36#

This is helpful information. I can attest that the Bosch 47-590B does not fit off the shelf. I had to modify the battery box by cutting the rear side down about 3/4" where the negative cable leaves the box and cut the terminal slot deeper in the rubber hood at the positive terminal. For anyone without the special close quarters saw it takes, the battery will not fit without pulling the whole box and whacking on it. By the time I got the derned thing all the way home and tore the car apart, then realized thre terminals were 3/4" lower than the original, I was determined to cram it in there.