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[Fabster]

Hi all, I have a 1968 Morris mini .I can just about make out the vin number as the plate is rather corroded. I think it reads M/ A2S4 S xxxxxx M
It's an Automatic.Would this be the correct vin. Thankyou.

[eric67]

In the book, Factory-Original Mini by James Taylor it indicates that the range of serial numbers for a Mk2 is between M-A2S6-507001 and M-A2S6-714811. I believe, but can’t be certain, that only the engine number would indicate that the car is an auto and would contain an ‘A’ as a variant identifier.

[mab01uk]

See the 'Classic Mini Chassis/VIN Decoder' in link below:-

https://www.minimani...sed_#1959to1969

 

You may also find the 'Automatic Mini Register' in link below a useful source of information:-

https://autominiregi....proboards.com/

Edited by mab01uk, 16 February 2025 - 11:37 PM.

[nicklouse]

Hi all, I have a 1968 Morris mini .I can just about make out the vin number as the plate is rather corroded. I think it reads M/ A2S4 S xxxxxx M
It's an Automatic.Would this be the correct vin. Thankyou.

Top tip, it is often easier to read the rear. 
 

I guess it is not a UK built car.

[Fabster]

Hi, what do you mean read the rear?

[68+86auto]

Was it made in NZ or was it made in Aus?

I don't know the NZ numbering but YMA2S4 is a number for a matic in Australia.

[stuart bowes]

Hi, what do you mean read the rear?

 

I assume he means take the plate off and look at the stamped impressions from the back side where there is less rust and grot

 

but I may be wrong

[Designer]

Hi,

 

The other way to get a clearer reading of the number is to cover it with masking tap and then little rub it with a pencil and that should highlight the numbers and letters.

 

Paddy

[mab01uk]

Hi all, I have a 1968 Morris mini .I can just about make out the vin number as the plate is rather corroded. I think it reads M/ A2S4 S xxxxxx M
It's an Automatic.Would this be the correct vin. Thankyou.

 

UK registration documents have the chassis/VIN number on them and you can also find the VIN number using the vehicle registration number on some HPI type searches....not sure about other countries systems.

Edited by mab01uk, 17 February 2025 - 08:30 PM.