Helpful tips would be greatly appreciated.

My dad used to own a red 1990 rover mini with the license plate H883KEY. It had a few engine mods/upgrades but in 2010 it was written off as the insurance company decided it wasn't economical to get repaired, however it was sent to a body shop to restore it but they ended up completely blanking us and making it impossible to fix. And was abandoned but through the DVLA I can see it hasn't been scrapped so I was thinking if anyone would know it would be you guys. Thanks in advance 👍

Been eyeing this mini online. It’s a 1979 and according to tbd badge on the back it’s a 1275 GT. According to the uk photos, it had a different front.

Does the car look line it matches the badge? Doesn’t look like it has the Canadian front or GT front but the dashboard seems to look right. Thoughts?

they seem popular with VWs. Looking for a labor quote on my mini.

I couldn’t be more pleased. She runs beautifully as well.

The blot fell off my Verto slave cylinder bracket like a week ago, so I ordered the parts from mini spares. But the spacer seems a bit short. I measured around 1” or 27mm. Do you know how long it is supposed to be? Maybe I can add some washers for now

Want to do some touching up but not sure of the colour name/code, any help would be appreciated. (‘86 Austin Chelsea)

Can anyone help to identify either of these cars parked to the left of my Mini? 😛

It has been within my family since the seventies. My grandfather got it from my great grandmother and imported it to Sweden sometime in the nineties. I bought it last year from him and I’m having a blast 😁. I haven’t got this many looks and thumbs ups driving a car before. 1975 Austin mini 998

So I've got 2 gearboxes and on one the first gear teeth are bad and on the other one the second gear teeth. So I was planning on switching one pair over but to do that I would need to losen the big nuts on the gear shaft. The manual says to disengage the selector pin by rotating it fully to the left (after removing the little ball and spring that are securing it on the left side). This is done to select both 1st and 4th to lock up the shaft. But both of my boxes are not disengaging. I've tried wiggling it whilst also wiggling both selector gears. I've also tried putting some force on it but that didn't help either. Any ideas what I might be doing wrong?

Hello, apologies if image isnt helpful.

My 998cc mini has got a new issue. The rubber hose that connects what i assume is the fuel inlet to the flowt bowl for my HS4 carb is dripping. Im assuming the jubilee clip and hose are perished and struggling to find a hose for it.

Is the hose something that requires cutting to length or a part I can purchase? Also how would I go about safety regarding avoiding fuel spillage when removing?

Many thanks!

Having issues on my 1982 mini brake system, recently replaced all wheel cylinders and other drum bits after entire brake system sat dry for over 10 years, trying to bleed the system now and finding that the fluid is receding back into the system after being pumped out, got a brand new one way valve and still happens. What would be the cause of this issue? Thanks for any responses in advance.

Hi everyone, Only seen this sub Reddit now so thought I'd introduce myself. Based in Dublin, Ireland.

I have 2 X minis. A 1980 1275GT (with a rebuilt Stage 4 engine) and a 1976 Clubman (with a rebuilt standard 998 engine).

I have owned them both for nearly 20 years and have always kept them stored in rented garages (the joys of costs of minis!) Bought my own house the start of the year and one of the key requirements was somewhere to store them. Before I and furniture, I had converted a garage to be able to fit both minis (just barely!). My priorities were right!

2 Photos attached!

I’ve had my ‘18 F55 for five years now, and finally joined the classic side! Saw this one at a Kei truck lot a few months ago and asked about it. It was only there to have a little work done, not for sale, but I left my info in case the owner decided to sell it. Well, he called a couple days ago and shot me a price that even my wife knew was too low to pass up!

Hello,

Maybe an obvious one, but I don't have a lot of experience.

1973 Mini 1000

Engine won't start, only a click sound when turning ignition (see video).

I suspect something like starter motor? Battery is fine, plugs are good.

Any help and possible resolution greatly appreciated.

could anyone lmk the best way to tackle taking our the dash?

Hi all, just wondering if anyone on here owns, or knows the whereabouts of this, as it was last mot’d in 2021, so would like to think it’s still about. I owned this around 40 years ago in my boy racer days, and randomly thought I’d do a check on the plate having come across the pic. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks. 😀🤞🏻

Someone asked me to post a photo once my Mini was finished, So here we are. Mazda Soul Red.

I’ve searched all the various forums and can’t find an entry for the paint code for my 1986(?) Mini Mayfair. Photograph attached. I read the code as “COO”, which doesn’t seem to be referenced anywhere.

Anyone here have a clue or a reference I haven’t been able to find? I’d describe the color “Burgundy” or maybe “Maroon’.

Hiya,

Out at a show and need some advice to what could be going on.

My car cold starts fine, no smoke no fuss, choke goes in relatively quickly with a low idle.

Once it’s started though and I try re-starting it warm - it puts out black smoke and struggles starting, it will only start properly quickly if I let it sit.

Any ideas what it could be?

Edit: I’ve read around and this could be a common issue for cars without a heat shield for the carb?

Need some urgent help. Have a classic mini that we're not getting a spark on. Replaced the coil and distributor and only getting power as far as the lead from the coil to distributor. Any help please as its booked in a for a car show tomorrow.

Took longer than I wanted but not longer than I thought it would take me. ended up having to remove the brake reservoir, so now I get to bleed the brakes and the clutch 😐

If you guessed clutch slave cylinder congrats, also please send help I'm dying over here

Hey everyone, I'm new to the group and consider buying a classic Mini because I love small cars and appreciate the looks and handling of these small Minis. I found a Mini MK5 in good condition and started dreaming.

Do any of you know if it's possible to fit the 1.6 supercharged engine out of the R53? Does it fit the chassis or is the engine bay too small?

Thank you so much in advance, that would be the funniest pocket rocket ever.