Austin Mini common problems • Corrosion: all Minis rust, often spectacularly. Check everything you can see, with the main areas to watch including the A-pillars, scuttle panels, sills and front ...

The two Austin Minis in question are a 1985 Mini Ritz, which has been sitting idle for around 15 years, and a 1961 Austin Mini, which has been off the road for over two decades.

Being so popular, the original Mini is known to be a magnet for rust, particularly in the front quarters of the floor pan. ... MG RV8, MG Midget, Triumph TR6, Austin Healey Sprite, and Mini.