2002 Mini One - What to look out for

[M600-RKJ]

Hi guys,

I've got the chance of getting a relatively cheap liquid yellow 2002 mini one. Ive driven the car and it drives really well and gearbox hasnt gone stiff like ive found in some of the older 1st gens. Just wondered if there were any major weak points on the 1st gen ones. I plan on getting the car for comuting back and fore to university. Trying to keep the miles off my r56 S. All advice appreciated.

Thanks Mark

[c9aan]

Depending on the miles the running components , front rear wishbone bushes,

[Crombers]

Steering column, steering rack & (especially) the power steering pump are issues to look out for on the R50.

[M600-RKJ]

Pretty sure the pump is on its way out is that expensive replacement? Whines a lot even with small steering inputs. Doesnt get light or heavy at any point though.

[Big Gordy]

Whines a lot even with small steering inputs.

Nah.......they all do that :shut up:

Its off side rear calipers mines like to go through.....that and getting reverse is very hit or miss....!!!!

[M600-RKJ]

Noticed that with the first gens reverse is a nightmare. This car isnt as bad as some ive driven though. This one has had a recent caliper replacement.

[Ss82]

Yeh reverse and seized calipers passenger side seems to b worse iv had to free them off afew times replaced rear will b doin front soon haha

[Crombers]

Forgot about reverse gear, patience is the key :thumbs up:

[Andrew4071]

Right about the rear brakes had to do mine also replaced the radiator and rear exhaust rubbers apart from the past its fine mastered reverse

[Big Gordy]

Forgot about reverse gear, patience is the key :thumbs up:

Too true......3 point turns have to be done with plenty of time allowed :blush:

[Ss82]

I always double clutch for reverse

Also the clamp for lower radiator hose rusts n snaps