Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong, just wondering how do you fit seat belts in back?I have two kids so I need belts in back.

Faults:

Front suspension needed full overhaul.

Interior wiring had to be rewired.

Windows are badly scratched.

General Comments:

The car has very good handling, 80kms through tight round abouts.

However when on a long straight stretch of road the little engine has a pretty hard time.

With the 1-3/4" exhaust system it has a really nice note.

And with 12" super-lite wheels it looks great.

Faults:

Clutch slips in 3rd gear going up any reasonable incline.

Front wheel bearings have made noise since purchase - still to be fixed!

New noise at front, sounds like brakes worn, only when wheel is turned. Not clicking, so I don't think it's the universal joints.

Door hinges have dropped slightly.

Rust can be a problem, this one has some in the A panel (behind front wheels) but the rest is reasonable, apart from some older previous repairs which are coming "unstuck".

General Comments:

I've always wanted a Mini - small, cute, top fun to drive! When the wife said I should get a small second car, I didn't hesitate. The kids love it too!

Although quite punchy with no passengers, it knows when someone else climbs aboard, especially when faced with a hill. Have given though to "improving" the power, but it would cost me more to run.

It actually has more legroom than the Datsun 1500 flat tray I had previously - although not quite as versatile. We got a trailer for the family wagon instead!

Low slung standard web seats are quite comfortable, the only negative though minor, is getting out of the thing because it is so low (and I have long legs).

Faults:

1. My head gasket blew after three weeks

2. A registration check revealed that all ball joints needed replacing, front wheel bearings and front bushes also needed to be replaced.

3. After replacing the front wheel bearing on the front left that the upright was also past it's used by date and had to be replaced. Things got worse, the outer diameter of the upright was larger than original meaning the disc did not fit, I had to buy a disk as well. Total about $800.

3. Front wheel came within 5 threads of falling off and was holding on by 1 wheel nut.

General Comments:

Apart from all the money I have spent I would not sell it for the world.

I recommend if you want the best handling go all out like I did and get competition front and rear camber adjusters, front castor adjusters, spax 14 point adjustable shock absorbers and hi-lo height adjusters.

It's worth it:)

Faults:

One piston had a hole from the top to the first ring grove.

Only a few of the rings were complete, most had at least one break.

General Comments:

I fully reconditioned the gearbox and engine with new bearings and bored out block.

Then resprayed the car myself in two pack tiger mica put a new interior in it front seats from accent back from a JZA80 supra.

Handles like nothing else as long as they have mags otherwise tyre roll is bad.

Faults:

Fuel pump actuator broke off during installation.

The front suspension broke while I was attempting to race a Holden Monaro. The left hand wheel collapsed inward and my inner pot joint exploded.

This was fixed within 24 hours.

Three wheel nuts came loose on the left rear wheel while driving.

The car had twin leading shoe brakes. The master cylinder broke which only left me with rear brakes via the handbrake.

General Comments:

I put a worked cylinder head with larger valves, and a bigger rally type camshaft in it. I also put on a set of extractors and a 1 3/4 inch exhaust system.

After this the car had a bit more puff.

Faults:

Fuel tank needed replacing, complete replacement of thermostat and thermostat housing, replacment of radiator.

General Comments:

For the size of the car the car handles like a dream.