Post by Specialbuoy on Oct 21, 2007 22:18:42 GMT 1
Just posting this for anyone who is buying their first mini.
These are NOT my own words. I got it from honestjohn.co.uk. There we are, nice and legal now! ;D
Rust in seams was always a Mini problem. Rust also found in sills, in area in front of the doors, in rear battery box and in rear subframes which can collapse. Doors have been known to develop rust holes in as little as 5 years, but should be covered by warranty.
Early 'K reg' carb plus cat didn't work (insist on a new MOT if buying one). Water leaking from core plugs of ancient 'A' Series engine. Oil leaks.
Head gasket problems ('mayonnaise' under oil cap may be gone gasket, may be from short runs).
Noisy timing chain. Gears jump out of second due to internal selector collar moving down rod. Clonking drive-shafts. Wear on rear trailing arm bushes.
Front tie bars can bend. Never buy a Mini without a good look underneath, preferably on a garage hoist. Be careful not to get conned into paying too much.
1990-on cars suffer front suspension sagging - worse as time went on. 1996 on twin point injection cars suffer with failed coolant sensors, like other Rovers.
These are NOT my own words. I got it from honestjohn.co.uk. There we are, nice and legal now! ;D
Rust in seams was always a Mini problem. Rust also found in sills, in area in front of the doors, in rear battery box and in rear subframes which can collapse. Doors have been known to develop rust holes in as little as 5 years, but should be covered by warranty.
Early 'K reg' carb plus cat didn't work (insist on a new MOT if buying one). Water leaking from core plugs of ancient 'A' Series engine. Oil leaks.
Head gasket problems ('mayonnaise' under oil cap may be gone gasket, may be from short runs).
Noisy timing chain. Gears jump out of second due to internal selector collar moving down rod. Clonking drive-shafts. Wear on rear trailing arm bushes.
Front tie bars can bend. Never buy a Mini without a good look underneath, preferably on a garage hoist. Be careful not to get conned into paying too much.
1990-on cars suffer front suspension sagging - worse as time went on. 1996 on twin point injection cars suffer with failed coolant sensors, like other Rovers.
Useful topic. Tidy one Rhys.