6 replies to this topic

[lippo]

 Hi,

 

 I'm in the process of buying a 1979 Clubman Estate. It has the VIN plate and commission plate on the bonnet slam panel, but I notice that the welded in plate on the right of the slam panel is a sightly different serial code to the commission plate. Is this normal? 

[DeadSquare]

If it has a log book and been recently taxed, don't look into a possible hornet's nest.

[lippo]

Thank you DeadSquare. Yes, the vehicle does have a valid V5 (vin plate matches too) and it has been recently taxed at the historic rate.

 

Both codes show W20 (Clubman Estate) just the following 6 digits are different. Perhaps the front end has been replaced over the last 45 years.

[nicklouse]

Welded plates are nothing to do with the id of the vehicle. 

[lippo]

Good to know, it all looks original but after so long, anything that was repaired/replaced could end up looking as old as the original car. You've put my mind at rest.

[mab01uk]

There is lots of useful info on Minimail about the various ID Plates used on Minis:-

https://www.minimail...sis-vin-plates/

 

[lippo]

Thanks, that has been bookmarked for further reading.