Mini Vin Number

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Hello! :smiley:
 
I should know the answer to this, but I’ve been away from Minis for a while, so everything has fallen out of my head! :proud:
 
Can you determine a rough age of a Mini from the VIN number build number?
 
I know how to decode it up to that point, but is there anywhere that tells you what car number started what year roughly?
 
Just trying to do a bit of digging & want to make sure what I’m looking at is right!
 
Fanks :kiss:

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http://www.retrominisltd.co.uk/index.php?main_page=page&id=16

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Yep, got that much - but it says 1960-1969 … I’d quite like to get it a bit more specific! :smiley:

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http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/store/heritage-certificates-and-archive-services/dating-letter-for-your-vehicle.html

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The full prefix and first three digits of the chassis number and indication of total number of digits should be enough to get a fair indication of age e.g. A-A2SB - 128xxxx

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Hi 62S,
I suppose you can, but only if you know how many are made per year between 1960 and 1969.

A very rough guess in that case means that I think everything checks out.

Thanks guys.

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You can also try decoding your mini vin number ang get information about all options in it:) http://goo.gl/aeViDX