Copper/steel Payen head gasket for MINI. Suitable for all large bore modified engines. 3.4cc compressed volume. THE standard for years has been the cooper head gasket for an A-Series motor. The most commonly used has been this "AF460" designated version. The first of them actually had an asbestos inner core. The modern AF460 now has a environmentally friendly version, but it's still the famous "Copper Head gasket", Will fit a Mini , Sprite and Midget.

Standard composite reinforced gasket used on all large bore engines, and is an exceptionally good gasket. Asbestos free with special sealing ring for the oil feed. Compressed volume is 3.8cc. This Metro head gasket has been proven over time to be superior to even the copper version.

Two sizes fill all! Copper on one side, steel on the other. Arguably the best head gasket available. GEG300 fits big bore, GEG302 fits small bore.

Standard head gasket for 1275 engines.

MINI Standard composite reinforced gasket used on all large bore engines, and is an exceptionally good gasket. Asbestos free with special sealing ring for the oil feed. Compressed volume is 2.8cc. This Metro head gasket has been proven over time to be superior to even the copper version.

Genuine Minispares head gasket with 3.35cc compressed volume
It is generally believed that the best head gaskets are made of copper but there is more than one copper head gasket on the market. Fits 850/997/998/1100cc
Original Payen stamped gasket TAM2121 is now obsolete but ours are UK made to original specification of drawings with later day updates, with perfect combustion and oil fire rings,"plus they are cheaper"

If you are having problems with head gasket failure—ensure that all head studs have not pulled the thread up and countersink before refitting studs.
Do not put water in the radiator/engine until ready to start the car enabling gasket to seal properly.