So Parrot...did you find the VIN riveted to the inside of the A pillar (behind the front windscreen)?

all is tickety boo now i found the original vin number thanks to all who helped, if i didnt find it i would have gone beserk as ive spent loads on it all the best parrot.

sounds right for 1976..

i think this is the vin number found it in garage:XL2S1N295908A is this correct ??

OK...good to know.  You should go into your profile and change your flag.  This way, at a glance, someone can tell where you are. ( what continent at least ) Help may be close-by

i am from rhondda south wales uk

• rhondda valley south wales

parrot. what state are you in?/  I know how to find out the vin.. call me

No iam a transplant Matt. I'm here in the US for the last 35 years originally a Brummie from close to your neck of the woods i believe Warwickshire area.

Edit: I was assuming Parrot was here in the US but that may not be the case.

Odd.......a fellow is talking about MOT whilst flying the US flag ( do they have MOT?)  .... And a Union flag talking like they're in the US ?????

Are you in the US Parrot?  Are you in the UK Mal?

thanks

Chances are pretty slim that you would find the correct vin number but if you do what do you do then ? You can't just have new UK paperwork sent over and a new vin number made and get it registered, in most States you have to show where it came into the country and went through the various channels especially with imports afaik. Unless you have all that paperwork your best legal way to do it might be to get an assigned vin number from the dmv in the State you live in.

i wish, cant get mot without vin.

if i were you i won't mess with the VIN, i'll just get in my mini ,ride and have FUN!!

i learn something new today-----> 

I phoned dvla about v888 form and was told its not 100% that they will give me the vin number, i told her she must have the vin number as it was taxed in 1994 but still wont tell me,IF I WASNT BALD I WOULD BE PULLING IT OUT, HHHHHELP PLEASE.

thanks, its a 1976 mini 1000 in pics.

Fill out A 888 with DLVA in Swansea, England. will give you the vin, engine numbers..  all past owners.. cost is 10 quid

My '78 Leyland Mini has the VIN tag riveted to the inside of the A pillar.

I have a feeling that Parrot's command of English may only slightly exceed his command of things Mini.....  

Parrot, if you could post some pictures of your car then the Board may be able to identify its possible age and beginnings - and then someone might be able to tell you where to look (on the body of the car) for identification numbers.....

Over time cars built in different countries (as were Minis) had numbers (the VIN) applied in different places.. we need your help to help us help you....

Cheers, Ian

Your kidding right?