Does any one have an Australian parts book which lists the part numbers of the galvanised hydrolastic pipe "protectors" fitted to the underside of the 1965 - 67 cars?
I have read that the part numbers are HYA 3812, 3813, 3814 & 3815, but which one is which? Obviously there are four of them, two at the front (opposite hand), & two at the rear (opposite hand).

I asked about this on another forum just yesterday in search of the part numbers. Now that you've provided them I've been able to find a reference in the last of the round-nose Mini parts books, but no images (see below).

Out of interest the long one-piece covers that appeared with the Australian floor pressing are HYA 3825.

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

The four cover plates were released into Australian production on 18/2/1965, so presumably were fitted from the start of hydrolastic suspension. I wonder why it was felt there was no need for similar protection of the brake, fuel and power cable and pipes on earlier rubber sprung vehicles?

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

It didn't take too long for BMC to realise they needed them after some rallying!

I believe during the "Crossroads to Alice" adventure (Evan Green & Co. who used a block of wood to support the DeLuxe's burst suspension), BMC realised the hydro pipes were somewhat exposed.

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1967 Cooper S - new front bearings to do.
1965 Cooper S shell - all painted up, ready for fit out.
1969 Cooper S Mk2 - claimed by 2nd. born
1966 Deluxe- next rustoration!
Mk 2 & XJ6 Jags. Less said the better.