1976 Leyland Mini review from Australia and New Zealand
"A fun car with character"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Speedometer cable broken and repaired but jumps around a bit.
Both outer door handles broken, so open door from inside through small 1/4 window which haven't got locking clips any more.
Petrol gauge doesn't work.
Windows leaks.
Little power going up hills.
Driver's seat springs broken.
Doesn't like to start in cold weather.
Interior roof light melted when door left opened.
Leaks oil.
General mechanical problems throughout 22 years of ownership.
General comments?
Who cares about all the faults I have listed. I've had this car over 22 years, and its just a ball of fun to drive. I've named it ABBA. It gets me from A to B, and hopefully back from B to A!
I never drive over 80km/h, though one day I got it to 100km/h going down hill in neutral.
Its great for parking. When I had to go to hospital for 6 weeks of daily treatment, I parked in the Motor Cycle parking area.
I've had this car over 22 years, as a second car. I've had 8 other first cars. My wife hates it - I love it.
Other drivers seem more courteous to Mini drivers, often waving to you to let let you change lanes or enter onto an intersection.
Little kids are always yelling to you "Mr Bean"!
Due to fading, and re-touching, the one colour paint work is about 3 shades - shiny, dull, and very dull.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 280000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2008 |