MOT FAILURE MINI Warning: You'll Regret Not Knowing This!

[@stukyu]

When I go to the trouble of removing a sub frame, any sub frame, I spend that bit of extra time to remove surface rust, flaking paint and give it a coat of red oxide, and whatever hammerite I happen to have in stock.

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

+@stukyu I really wanted to do that, but time was against me on this one. I also had a lot of stuff packed ready for the house move.

[@bagpusslxv4858]

Agreed. Once you’ve had a Mini in perfectly good mechanical condition fail it’s test because of excessive front subframe corrosion, you get a bit paranoid about this. Just had mine up on ramps and given it the full wire brush + rust converter + Hammerite + Waxoyl treatment 😂😂

[@craiglaing2417]

Do the “while I’m there’s” is my go to for doing it right

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Lanoguard. Sorted.

[@karter5351]

Well done, reminded me of myself, out there working on the drive with axle stands and a trolley jack

[@savyman2376]

Well I'm not surprised the garage wanted £450 to do it, fair play to you big job to do on the driveway

[@suityou01]

Excellent video. I did the same to my R50. One point to note is that the bushes to subframe bolts are stretch bolts and mini recommends they are replaced.

[@handsfree1000]

Taking my grandson to college in Cannington a few days ago I noted a terraced house with a Rolls Royce on the driveway with the front end on axle stands. 😅

[@icecremeSandcastles.]

Well a polybush kit could have been a choice . I would advise never using dish soap (especially fairy) as there are a number of unsuitable ingredients including a lot of salt ! Silicon spray is much friendlier . Every credit to you for saving a perfectly useable run about from the breakers and a useful vid for anyone tackling this job on a budget . Congrats and hope your view count continues upward 👍

[@samrodian919]

I would have gotten hold of some Girling rubber grease or similar. Never, ever would I use washing up liquid to lubricate a rubber bush. Because that's exactly what he was doing.

[@landofscots9994]

I always use powerflex bushes 😊

[@VeerBhadra1008]

Top video brother! I'm in the same position myself, and you've videos given me confidence to do it myself, I reckon we could do this over a weekend! Keep up the videos mate! 👌🏼👏🏼

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

+@VeerMamia amazing! Best tip I always follow with any job. Break everything into little jobs, and before you know it, the main job will be done 😀

[@martinburbridge7545]

I done lots of these subframe bushes they are not easy and bit oh my god what have i done moment but it a sense of achievement after its done and also clutches on these minis as I repair these as my side line I have just brought a 57 plate mini r52 convertible after selling my 03 mini cooper auto the same day 😂 I love the feeling once they are done and someone has driven off in your repaired mini

[@TheGatman1985]

as someone else stated you dont have to completely remove the subframe, just drop the back end down, did mine last year, none the less great video

[@jimbo9310]

First time watch of your channel, I thought it was very interesting and useful. One thing I didn’t like was the back ground sound cutting off and on. Well done 😊👍

[@chriswalker4272]

I parked my 1975 Land Rover by a Mini the other day. The Mini was not so mini, being longer and wider than my Series 3 Land Rover 😂. Wow, new minis look so simple to work on. Not like the original ones which were so terribly overcomplicated and blew their own engines up at 60k 😂🤣😂. As others have suggested, poly bushes would have been the best way to go. They are just a slightly better material than the cheapy rubber ones you got, which are possibly made India anyway. Also there is no point in changing parts which don't need changing. They may already have been done recently and just look a bit old. Good luck in your new garage 👍

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

+@chriswalker4272 I would love a classic land rover on the channel so if you see one that needs work please let me know.

[@Falstaff1893]

Changed a G/Box in 2 " of snow on sloping drive many moons ago Ah the good old days of grafting to keep it on the road🙄😀

[@tonycooper6528]

A job I've done a few times......keep going

[@ianberry1713]

Well done! Not a particularly easy job changing the suspension on a Mini. Looking forward to more content. Thank you for taking the time to film, edit and upload.

[@gregledwidge2260]

Yea sure, best way to figure it all out is just playing & learning 🤣 we all perceive things differently, part of my issue is that i worked in the pro audio industry in a previous life… some things never leave us i guess ! Enjoy n have fun

[@ratspeedgarage]

Well done mate 👍

[@SavingMinis]

It's Mini's like this that I want to save from just being scrapped or broken for parts. Not so much about profits but more to keep them on the road. It looks like they are in the 90's dip of the classic Mini and rather than seeing them drop off the roads, I want to keep them on and loved. Electric blue too, great colour! If you need to remove the radiator at all (i.e. replace the shroud), check and test the low speed fan first. The resistor fails and the replacement needs the shroud off ideally.

[@mrgrumpy9077]

Great job well done that man ,next time clean All the electrical connectors with WD40 contact cleaner before putting them together works a treat 👍🧑‍🔧

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

+@mrgrumpy9077 Thanks for the tip, I will keep that in mind for future videos.

[@lrdisco2005]

Brake clean is cheaper. Nearly all these sprays are iso propanall based.

[@johnfharvey]

Great video thanks. Just an aside. Doesn’t it make a difference having a good flat path to work on. I’ve recently made a similar brick standing in front of my garage on an original sloping chipping path and it’s made a world of difference to play time.😁.

[@markcross3367]

I did mine too. Never touched the subframe though! Removed the wishbone and used a reciprocating saw to cut through the old rubber bushing. Replaced with a polybush and compressed it in using a special tool freely available on a major auction site. Bit fiddly to line up and compress but was doable.

[@Kayakeryul]

Nice details. well done. thanks

[@ColinCuthbert-k77]

Mate ya making lot work there to change that arm or just bush honestly I’ve done loadsa these pal just drop subframe simple job

[@anthonykinrade8642]

I assume the engine is not attached to the subframe?

[@jwm5165]

They are mounted to the body. Just tied to the subframe to avoid torsional movement. So the subframe can be removed without having to support the engine.

[@geoffreyrawlings9736]

Is possible to change arms without dropping subfame completely. Drop subframe a few inches enough to remove the long bolts .

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

I have seen some videos where you can drop the back to give access to do it but the bolts are very tight so it would depend on the access and the ability to get the bolts out. There is also the option to replace the bushes after doing that but you would need more tools to make it possible. I honestly think the cleanest way is to drop the subframe.

[@davidking9707]

I have a 2005 MINI One with 174000 miles on the clock and still a sound car. I don't know how much longer it will last looking at the state of some of our roads.

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

+@davidking9707 Amazing little cars and like lots of other people say, with the right level of maintenance, they will keep going and going. High mileage hero's!!

[@paulshockieuk2651]

Never use washing detergent on rubber bushings it turns them sticky after a wile and they will end up squeaking....I know I have done it..

[@JVerschueren]

Just a loose thread... what was up with the radiator mount?

[@bornpompey2]

Good practice to disconnect he battery before you start next time, any banging and clanging around the struts, lower arms, rod ends etc could set off your air bags!

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

+@bornpompey2 sorry you must have missed the part when I disconnected the battery.

[@Sydney268]

Someone real "clever" designed that front suspension setup 🤣

[@Sydney268]

Nice job btw!

[@Krunch2020]

@@Sydney268 I find it interesting and entertaining! There are more and more cars built this way, most of them German.😅

[@maxnmilly]

I would invest in a rattle gun it is a game changer

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

+@maxnmilly I actually have one but it was packed ready for the house move lol

[@rtanoskills1120]

What mileage is it on? My Mrs has a 2012 cooper S Roadster with 35k, had it from New still has the factory fitted brake discs n pads (5mm left). Only issue shes had was a front passenger spring snapping whilst it was parked and an AC condenser swelling and leaking.

[@ianwheat1577]

Alls get wheel alignment done after done suspension arms

[@500bht]

No need to remove subframe to swop out the bushing you deffo did it the hard way but well done anyway

[@LibertineScene]

*bump* liking the r50 :)

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

+@LibertineScene Thank You

[@HowToSaveMoneyOnCarRepairs]

Regarding the wheel Alinement of your Mini..! The Wheels are supposed to be positioned slightly Toeing Out because as the car is driven...! The Wheels get pushed inwards, more so on fount wheel drive because the off the driving torque of the drive shafts...! Best leave it, as is...! 🤔🤔😇😇👍👍

[@Biggerbadwolf]

They look like a masterpiece of misguided engineering, from a maintenance point of view. An old aircraft engineer told me that the designers of these things should be made to strip and re-assemble their designs before every meal. That way you either get some really service friendly designs, or some very hungry engineers!

[@lrdisco2005]

Over 30 years fixing cars in the street. Finally have access to workshop with lift. Like winning the lotto.

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

I would love a ramp so its definitely on the list for the future.

[@lrdisco2005]

@PetrolHeadRebuilds If I had the choice I would go for a 2 post.

[@scotisland]

I use kroil instead of WD40.

[@jamoco1]

washing up liquid will eat those bushes

[@Vivianauxito]

Another solid video, Sir. We released a portable air pump. Can we invite you to do a review? If so,How can we connect with you?

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

Yes of course, drop me an email [e-mail]

[@Gixie-R]

Not quite as simple as the British Original. That would be a two hour job with time for several cuppa's. Everythings so much more difficult on the new German version. But still a doddle once the fronts off.

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

Anyone know if those Moog parts are any good. I have had so much bad !uck with suspension parts that wont even make a year.

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Far too many good cars are sent early to the scrapyard these days...

[@gregledwidge2260]

Hi like your channel, just a quick one about your Audio, the noise gate you are using is quite choppy, think your settings can be adjusted to male it less sever. It has a tendency to be quite annoying, this is nothing personal, just a honest opinion as a interested viewer,

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

Thanks for the tip. I only recently got the DJI mic so have been playing with the settings for the next video. I think the issue was the input volume to the GoPro.

[@AlanMorris-l1e]

Did you fix that wobbly radiator?

[@MikeLloyd-z2s]

You can see two new bolts fitted in the top of the radiator at the end of the video, replacing the plastic pins that are rubbish and break off…

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

Yes I did but it's not a complete fix as of yes as I need to make sure I get different nuts with nylon in the thread so they don't come free with vibration. This is in the next Mini episode.

[@squeakmillward]

better using tyre soap squeazy liquid contains salt

[@ianmcgarrigle9510]

Poly bush kit ..done on the car ..an hour a side ..job done ...that was huge amount of work for nothing

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

If I was keeping the car for me then I 100% agree. However as it is due to be sold I wanted to keep the setup standard and do it OEM :)

[@toeknee6588]

Polybushed loads of these, tracking is normally spot on afterwards.

[@georgelowles5077]

I poly bush them even if I’m selling on after.

[@HMC_LTD]

OEM and Napa ​@@PetrolHeadRebuilds

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

450 pounds for a Mini, in Argentina that car is still over 5 thousand.....

[@mechanics4all405]

Why didnt you clean and treat rust and spray like new?

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

That would have been an ideal situation but the subframe was only slightly affected by surface rust so balancing out the time I had to get the work done versus completely revamping the subframe, I chose to get the job done. Very easy to find fault in what was ultimately a video showing how to fix an issue and keep a car on the road.

[@markharris7662]

I did this job last year on my mini. If anyone else is doing this check your subframe while your at it. Mine had a big rot hole in one of the uprights. The drain hole was blocked causing the rot. They are great cars to work on.

[@projectgaming3364]

Good content, but horrible sound. It's like you have noise cancelling on, but it just needs turning down in background is all.

[@scotspie501douglas7]

me thinks that deal is a winner for you maybe i,m wrong

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Missing your apprentice... Have you got an "ugger dugger" power impact driver and sockets? What about the other MOT advisories? When comparing with WBAC offers don't forget their admin/transaction "fees" which reduce the effective offer value. Remarkably rust free Mini - approaching classic car status - but it's had it's share of MOT defects over the years.

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

He has been busy with the house move and is now obssessed with the N64 I dug out from the loft. Will tackle the other MOT items in the next video but the MOT centre that was used I will not be using again as they raised issues with the corsa that didn't exist and therefore are not trust worthy. I do have an ugger duuger so will be using that going forward.

[@gilesl]

tidy skills, and that's a ton of work to do a common job on a lot of cars

[@SeniorTorro]

Have you sold the mini for a profit ?

[@johngrice2246]

Only 4000 mile from a previous pass that shouldn't have been a pass , judging the severity of this fail

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

+@johngrice2246 Makes you wonder doesn't it. My Corsa video with the MOT was a clear example of this. Things not found and things reported that didn't even exist. Shocking!!!

[@christophersherratt7299]

Think you should of jet washed all under front end would of looked so much better on temu they sell know rust just clean main crap of then paint on everything that's rusty only £2.50p 100 mlg goes on like a milky colour then drys matt black will make big difference when selling cars on sills front springs anywhere there rust looks tiny when done look at other products for faded black trim in and out as well a few ££ get lot more money smartens plastick up around car and door cards dash like the plastics in the engine bay rocker cover have look bud then if you like them put big order in keeping stock pile for future cars when they look the part people think it's been look after

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

Yes that was an option but these are the quick flip episodes. If the new owner wants perfection they wont be paying around £1,000 for the car. Got to be realistic when doing the work and balance out the content.

[@zen.life66]

These cars have the worst reputation for being the most unreliable car in the world apart from the austin princess 🤣

[@jonka1]

Mindless design created a lot of work. BTW if you send me your address I'll see if I can post you a couple of bits of 2x4 to use as wheel chocks. The present ones are scaring me.

[@bazzafireblade6068]

all that work and still hasnt got an MOT

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

@bazzafireblade6068 that's because I won't put it back on the road until it has a service and clean. Oh and I moved house do the last 6 weeks has been focused on making sure our new home is all set and my children are happy. But thanks for the comment 😉

[@bazzafireblade6068]

@@PetrolHeadRebuilds no probs, and respect,i found the video interesting,im a jobbing home mechanic myself 👍 i only commented cos i was expecting a " i sold it for,,," finish to the video

[@rhiantaylor3446]

I could never do a job like that - my wife would kill me if I started taking a car apart on such a tidy block drive......

[@evanjones2539]

Still off the road............................!!

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

+@evanjones2539 yep still working on getting the final bits done on the corsa this weekend and then back onto the mini. Sadly when you move house it saps all your spare time.

[@sliderdriver1]

I'd just give the whole mini a miss and save the grief! Not a big fan.

[@ColinCuthbert-k77]

Common issue on minis pal I’ve done loadsa them there shit job

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Minis are junk.

[@garybarker9139]

Compared to the original "Mini" this is a rotten design by BMW.

[@the1beard]

what a dreadful design .. i’ll stick to VW golfs

[@pauloneill8912]

as soon as i saw you using wd40 as penetrant it was time to switch off, use plusgas or similar as you are wasting your time with the water displacer

[@PetrolHeadRebuilds]

Thanks for the tip I will order some and give it a go :)

[@hemtet5500]

Plusgas for me is a winner!

[@McRizzle23]

I have found the WD40 penetrant fluid surprisingly good (my usual was out of stock and I needed something that day I could grab off shelf)haven't watched this part of the video but was it standard WD40 being used ?

[@mikerichards9196]

Wow, that's enough for you to turn off? I think I saw him using a halfords socket set, so that's me out! Lol.

[@thestorytelleruk]

@@mikerichards9196 Halfords Advanced kit is amazing. Lifetime warranty so if anything breaks you can get it replaced, no questions, no receipt needed.