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[Rocky Cyprus]

hi guys,

need help.... in the process of buying a mini cooper 1974 but trying to clarify the chassis number.imported to cyprus from new and the chassis number on the cypriot log book is 1N1181857A . can anybody help me to decipher this number .  model of engine is 12A2DF,,,, any help will be greatly appreciated.

thx

[Spider]

They ceased manufacturing the Cooper models in the UK in 1971. Other countries where they were produced may have run for a perhaps a year longer, but I doubt any Cooper models were made anywhere in 1974.

 

The Chassis Nos. for these had prefix C-AS2 or K-AS2, though other countries who produced them did use other numbering systems.

They would have also had an Engine No. Prefix 9F-SA with the very last of them having 12H. The 12A engines didn't appear until the late 80's or early 90's.

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hi guys,
need help.... in the process of buying a mini cooper 1974 but trying to clarify the chassis number.imported to cyprus from new and the chassis number on the cypriot log book is 1N1181857A . can anybody help me to decipher this number . model of engine is 12A2DF,,,, any help will be greatly appreciated.
thx

[mab01uk]

The Innocenti Mini Cooper was built from September 1965 until January of 1975, more info in link below:-

https://www.minimani...ion_information

 

 

[Rocky Cyprus]

morning... ok thank you for the replies.. latest number i have is XA2S1-N-1181857A 

 

is this a cooper or mini 1000

[mab01uk]

morning... ok thank you for the replies.. latest number i have is XA2S1-N-1181857A 

 

is this a cooper or mini 1000

 

October 1969 to 1974 "Model Year" – English Built

The general format for the Chassis Number/VIN for these cars is:-

• X-A2S1N-###-A

VIN, First position ("X" in the above example):

• This is simply dismissed by the factory as "non-significant"!

VIN, Second position ("A" in the above example):

• = Engine type:
  • 848cc
  • 998cc
  • 1275cc Cooper S and 1275 GT

VIN, Third position ("2S" in the above example):

• = Body type:
  • 2S = 2-door saloon/sedan (except Mk3 Cooper S and 1275GT). Caution: bureaucratic bungles often misinterpret this as 25 (twenty-five)
  • 2W = Estate (“2-door Dual Purpose”)
  • D = 2-door saloon (Mk3 Cooper S and 1275GT only)
  • U = Pick-up. Caution: "U" and "V" can be mistaken one for the other
  • V = Panel van. Caution: "U" and "V" can be mistaken one for the other

VIN, Fourth position ("1" in the above example):

• [Blank] = Mini 850. Produced only in the “round nose” style
• 1 = Round nose, traditional Mini body style. Includes: Mini 1000, Mk3 Cooper S, Van, and Pick-up
• 2 = Clubman, square nose style. Includes: Clubman saloon, Clubman Estate, and 1275GT

 

VIN, Fifth position ("N" in the above example):

• N = Mini 1000

VIN, Number positions ("###" in the above example):

• = The sequential build number:
  • Unlike the earlier cars, each “type” started with number 101; e.g., the first Mini 850 in this range started with 101 as did the first Mini 1000, the first Mk3 Cooper S, etc.

VIN, Last position ("A" in the above example):

• = Assembly plant. Officially, “Internal Use Only”:
  • If used at all, this would be “A” for English built cars. All English-built Minis were now being built at Longbridge.
  • A = Longbridge

 

Classic Mini Chassis/VIN Numbers and Commission Numbers:-

https://www.minimani...art_I__Revised_

Edited by mab01uk, 24 January 2025 - 09:36 AM.

[mab01uk]

XA2S1-N-1181857A

 

Based on the above Minimania chassis number information it looks like you have a Mini 1000: XA2S1-N-

 

A Mk3 Mini Cooper S chassis number would begin with:  XAD1-

 

A 1275GT chassis number would begin with:  XAD2-

Edited by mab01uk, 24 January 2025 - 09:49 AM.

[Rocky Cyprus]

definitely losing the will.... cheers guys

 

also got another number B20S/212223/A

Edited by Rocky Cyprus, 24 January 2025 - 10:02 AM.

[mab01uk]

That is the 'Body Number' plate.

 

MiniMail has some great information listed and to download on all the various Identity Plates (including Body Number plates) used on Minis in link below, which should help:-

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

 

MiniMail can also stamp and produce new reproduction plates to order if required.

Edited by mab01uk, 24 January 2025 - 11:13 AM.

[Rocky Cyprus]

all sorted guys. mini 1000 .. thx for all the help and have a great weekend