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[human89]

It's a 92 mini British open with an 1275A+

My questions is what mk is my mini?

Is the British open worth more to keep original? I am planning on changing colors and doing some other modifications

Thanks gents

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[Twincam]

The MK VI (or MK6) begun roughly in 91/92 until 96 when the MPi came out.

[blacktulip]

I think LE minis are worth keeping how they should be or at least do things that are reversible. But that's my opinion.

[viz139]

The wheels and exhaust are already not original , the question is are you doing this for yourself or the next owner? 

[beardylondon]

The wheels look like Rover Minilites to me, as fitted from new.

 

But it is an odd angle and they could be aftermarket ones!?

 

Brochure photo below...

 

 

 

Edited by beardylondon, 11 February 2020 - 10:55 AM.

[Pops_Guild]

The wheels look like Rover Minilites to me, as fitted from new.
 
But it is an odd angle and they could be aftermarket ones!?
 
Brochure photo below...
 

The new/current ones look to have a raised centre cap, like GB Alloys had, rather than the flush fitting centre caps on the Rover mini kites, so I would say they’re non-original.

Plenty of original ones around though.

[Pops_Guild]

...and I too would agree that keeping it close to original would give you more chance on the value/worth. IMHO British Open LEs were a very nice LE, certainly one that I wanted back in the day.

It’s your Mini though so do what you like!

[mab01uk]

In the UK it would be worth more in original condition and spec but probably not such a factor for Mini values in USA. (Even Mk1 Cooper S are cheaper in USA so many are now being exported back to the UK where their market value is much higher).

Edited by mab01uk, 11 February 2020 - 12:43 PM.

[human89]

No I pretty much plan on keeping this for a long while. I am repairing some rot right now and going to a new color. Also considering changing the rag top put with a glass one. I know I was a vtec mini at some point in my life. I just didn't want to modify something and realize oh no it was a collector and was valued like a era or a cooper s

[Black.Ghost]

I love the British Open. Of course, it is your car and only you can decide. Personally, I love the BRG colour. I think it would look very nice with a beige leather interior to set it off, and maybe a side exit exhaust and it’s pretty much there for me.

[cal844]

It will be worth more long term keeping it stock, or at least modded with easy to change back to stock when(if) you sell

[bpirie1000]

Keep it stock.... the mini bug will get you and you can get another to tinker with....

Petrol in the veins.....

[surfblue]

Another vote for standard original, especially on any LE.

The wheels are definitely not Rover Cooper, look like Minilife, had a similar set in 12"