5 stud bumpers

[Lilihip]

I came across a 5 hole bumper, well it has 5 brackets but only 3 bolts - in the middle and at the corners. I was wondering is this for mk1 Mini and is there a way to determine which is the correct bumper for Mk1 mini, thanks!

[mk1]

Bumpers remained more or less the same from 59 to the end of production. The tooling remained the same long after 2 of the original 5 bolts had been dropped, so if yours has the plinths, it's probably an early one. This is however, not guaranteed.

[Lilihip]

I will take the picture and post it here. thanks for reply

[Lilihip]

Here are the photos:

[guru_1071]

thats an after market bumper.

genuine ones had a folder lip that went right the way round (some non genuine did as well, so you have to look at the shape)

the ones that have the little tags welded on are the more modern cheap bumpers, either chrome or stainless

[mk1]

I hate to imagine what that little stamped symbol actually represents

[Lilihip]

maybe this bumper is for girls only!

does anybody have picture of the mk1 bumper from underneath so I can see crew brackets and folder lip?

[Lilihip]

What about this bumper? is this one original?

[1071 S]

I don't think so. The ones I have don't have any "straps"... and the holes are square. The matching bolts have little square shoulders under the domed top that prevent the bolts turning as you tighten the nut.

Cheers, Ian

[Lilihip]

I understand. anyone has a photo of the correct bumper? thanks