A list of common MINI faults
Generation 1 MINIs
• Tired or faulty suspension (damper units rated to 100,000 miles)
• Corroding and flaking exhausts
• Oil leaks as a result of tired gaskets and seals e.g. sump gasket, rocker cover gasket, timing cover seals
• Loss of power through “sticky” bypass valves
• Oil-filled upper engine mount failure
Generation 2 MINIs
• ‘Death Rattle’ - engine tensioner and timing chain issues
• Loss of power and increased hesitation from engine coking
• Faulty components such as high pressure fuel pump
• Play in your MINI’s turbo
Universal MINI issues
• Soft or split front wishbone rear bushes
• Poor tracking leading to tramlining and uneven tyre wear
• Corrosion on brake discs and sticking rear calipers
• Wheel bearing issues