Rear sub-frame of mini van

[kik1.6se]

A mate of mine has a 1986 1275 mini, with the rover 13" wheels, wide arches etc, which he's done-up him self.

He's now thinking about doing a mini van up, but has a couple of questions:

What year did they stop making the van?

Is the rear sub frame of the van the same as the normal mini? (he has spares for normal mini's)

ALso I have a general mini question:

What is the benifit of changing the suspension cones to springs?

Thanks

Kirk

[kik1.6se]

Thanks for the info

Kirk