When driving car, it just stops moving

2002 MINI COOPER
88,000 MILES
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NAJU
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Recently bought míní cooper 02plate in uk. When driving car, it just stops moving.have to start engine again to get going keeps happening over every few yards also a really bad smell appears.only happens when i d?íve it i am a new driver,it is fine with my husband.
Apr 28, 2012 at 10:52 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the catalytic converter for plugging.
Apr 28, 2012 at 11:01 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the fuel pressure checked to rule out the fuel filter and fuel pump-start here
Apr 28, 2012 at 11:02 AM
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