you angry man! But had a mini previously and it wasn't great but also wasnt terrible. Seems like a really good price
If you just want something that's a good price what about a Renault Twingo turbo? £2000, cheap to run and it's got an MOT.
http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/115137-2007-renault-twingo-gt-turbo/
No idea what they're like but got to be better than a Mini.