Front seats 1969-85 : Somerford Mini - Mini Specialists, Providing the c...

Mk III and Mk IV Front Seats
1969-85
Original designs of seat assembly and covers are even more numerous for the 1969-85 period than for the first ten years of the Mini's production, due mainly to two factors - increasing safety requirements (which often varied between markets) and the variety of fabrics used from 1976 onwards. Unfortunately the non-availability of some of these fabrics and the near-impossibility of putting them back into manufacture means that for many Mini owners with tired seats the only options are to search out better condition secondhand seats or to retrim them to a different style.

For some models the latter option is reasonably easy, since correctly fitting vinyl alternatives to the original cloth seat covers are available and suggested here, but for other models such as the Mayfair or the limited editions built during this period a more radical make over of the car's seats and interior trim is likely to be required - for which we are on hand to provide advice and suggestions.

New reclining seat frames are available (at time of writing) for 1982-85 models; for earlier or non-reclining seats reusing your existing frames or purchasing secondhand serviceable frames are your alternatives. Replica Mk I/Mk II Cooper high-backed seat assemblies trimmed with Mk III Cooper S materials have also been developed for use in Mini Mk IIIs.

Please note that seat covers are supplied for some models and years as kits for pairs of seats or single seats and for others as individual components - take care to list the correct items and quantities (and colour, of course) when you order.

Front Seat Covers
Important Notes for Ordering Seat Covers and Seat Cover Kits:
Please state model and year of your Mini, plus the colour(s) you require along with the part numbers when placing your order. This will help us to make sure you receive exactly the seat covers you need.

Note that because of the complex nature of seat colours and material types, only very popular items and colours (usually black) are held in stock - all others will be obtained to order, for which there will be a short lead time.

1969-80 850
1969-73 1000 and Cooper S Mk III
These covers are correct for 1969-73 models. They are also a close, but not exactly the same, match for the original covers used in 1973-80 basic 850 models.
The following vinyl colour schemes are available: Black, Navy.

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
1	SC3046	SEAT COVER KIT, car set, vinyl (state colour)	1	For non-reclining front seats and saloon rear seat.
2	SC3048	FRONT SEAT SQUAB COVER, vinyl (state colour)	2	Non-reclining seats.
	SC3234	FRONT SEAT SQUAB COVER, vinyl (state colour)	2	Reclining seats.
3	SC3047	FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER, vinyl (state colour)	2	Non-reclining seats.
	SC3220	FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER, vinyl (state colour)	2	Reclining seats.

1973-75 1000
1969-75 Clubman and 1275 GT
Note that Clubman and 1275 GT seat covers for this period are not interchangeable; the 1275 GT seat while at first sight appearing similar actually has a different profile and is fitted with different foams. The obvious difference between the two is that the heat welded panels on the seat facings are plain vinyl on the Clubman and basketweave embossed on the 1275 GT.

The following vinyl colour schemes are available: Black, Navy.

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
4	SC3244	FRONT SEAT COVER KIT, two seats, vinyl (state colour)	1	1000 and Clubman.
	SC3240	FRONT SEAT COVER KIT, two seats, vinyl (state colour)	1	1275 GT.

1976-80 850 Super Deluxe and 1000
1976-80 Clubman and 1275 GT
These models were originally fitted with 'Deckchair' striped nylon or plain cropped nylon seat covers - neither material is now in production, but replacement vinyl seat covers to the 1969-75 Clubman and 1275 GT styles that will fit correctly are available as alternatives (in the case of the 1275 GT, developed specially to fit the seat profile, which changed after 1975). Seat covers for 1969 850, 1000 and Cooper S Mk III models (see above) can also be used on these seats.
The following vinyl colour schemes are available: Black, Navy, Beige.

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
5	SC3244	FRONT SEAT COVER KIT, two seats, vinyl (state colour)	1	850 SDL, 1000 and Clubman.
	SC3241	FRONT SEAT COVER KIT, two seats, vinyl (state colour)	1	1275 GT.

1980-85 City and City E
The seats in these models were trimmed in Houndstooth cloth, a very small check pattern not to be confused with the larger Sawtooth pattern found on 1985-91 Cities.
The following Houndstooth colour schemes are available: Black, Beige.
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
6	SC3250	FRONT SEAT COVER KIT, two seats, cloth (state colour)	1	City and City E.

1980-82 HL and HLE
When in 1980 the Mini HL saloon replaced the Clubman saloon and the Clubman Estate was renamed the HL Estate, both received new interiors featuring plaid cloth faced seats. The short-lived HLE of 1982 used the same seats.
The following plaid colour schemes are available: Golden Tan, Blue.

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
7	SC3317	FRONT SEAT COVER KIT, two seats, cloth (state colour).	1	HL and HLE.

1982-85 Mayfair
1976-85 Limited Editions
The Mayfair up to 1985 was trimmed in Raschelle velour, a material which is no longer in production. Similarly, the unique seat materials for limited editions prior to 1985 (Special, Sprite and 25) are also discontinued. If you have one of these models with tired seats, our advice would be (a) see what, if anything, is still available through the Rover parts organisation; (b) source good - or at least better - secondhand seats; or (c) retrim the seats to a different style. The latter would probably also involve replacement of the interior trim to match. We are of course willing to discuss the pros and cons of each option, and we will do everything we can to help you obtain the parts to restore your Mayfair or limited edition seats to their former glory.

1969-84 Van and Pick Up
The following vinyl colour schemes are available: Black.

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
8	SC3013A	FRONT SEAT SQUAB COVER, Black	2	With heat welded pleats.
9	SC3016A	FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER, Black	2	With heat welded full length pleats.

High Backed Reclining Front Seat Assembly
This is a very close replica of the original high backed seat offered as an option from 1965 on Mk I and Mk II Cooper and Cooper S models - so close that, in the words of the manufacturer, 'apart from the reclining handle (it) looks and performs exactly the same'. The version offered here is trimmed in Cooper S Mk III vinyl.
The following vinyl colour schemes are available: Black, Navy.

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
10	S3061	SEAT ASS'Y, high backed reclining, RH (state colour)	1
	S3060	SEAT ASS'Y, high backed reclining, LH (state colour)	1

Front Seat Components
The seat foams probably need clarification here. Essentially, there are three set ups - most models use SF3012 squab foams and SF3010 cushion foams. The only exceptions are pre-1976 1275 GTs which use a unique foam set, SF3016, plus all of the Vans and Pick Ups which use the SF666 squab padding kit and the SF659 cushion foam, carried over from Mk I Minis. All Minis between 1969 and 1985 use the SF660 foam wrap around the seat cushion.

Headrests (or more correctly, safety head restraints) were introduced to the Mini in Canadian specification models during the 1970s: Black and Navy versions are listed here, matching the seat cover materials currently available. These headrests are in fact MGB/Midget items (which is why they're still freely available) and are almost indistinguishable from the originals. The Mayfair was the first all markets mainstream Mini with headrests - and the only one during the 1969-85 period - but as is the case with Mayfair seat covers, the headrests are not available because of the lack of suitable covering material.

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
11	C708	DIAPHRAGM, front seat squab	2
12	C711	DIAPHRAGM, front seat cushion	2	All models except 1969-80 850, 1969-73 1000 and Cooper S, 1969-84 Van and Pick Up.
13	24A361	DIAPHRAGM, front seat cushion	2	1969-80 850, 1969-73 1000 and Cooper S, 1969-84 Van and Pick Up.
14	SF3012	FOAM, front seat squab	2	All models except 1969-75 1275 GT, 1969-84 Van and Pick Up.
15	SF3010	FOAM, front seat cushion	2	All models except 1969-75 1275 GT, 1969-84 Van and Pick Up.
16	SF3016	FOAM SET, front seat squab and cushion, for one seat	2	1969-75, 1275 GT.
17	SF666	PADDING KIT, front seat squab	2	1969-84, Van and Pick Up.
18	SF659	FOAM, front seat cushion	2	1969-84, Van and Pick Up.
19	SF660	FOAM WRAP, front seat cushion	2
20	GHF1562	CLIP, cover to seat frame	26
21	C707	SEAT COVER CLIPS, set of 20	A/R
22	HFP10002	SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY, reclining, RH	1	1982-85.
	HFP10003	SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY, reclining, LH	1	1982-85.
23	GLZ135	HEADREST, Black vinyl	2	1974-80, Canada.
	GLZ127	HEADREST, Navy vinyl	2	1974-80, Canada.
24	CZA4713	FRICTION ROLLER, headrest	2	1974-80, Canada.
25	CZH4038	FRICTION ROLLER, headrest	2	1980-85.
26	CZA4500	EYELET, headrest	2
27	CZA4263	WASHER, finisher, headrest	2
28	BD36610A	BLANKING CAP, headrest eyelet	2	If headrest not fitted.
29	CZK8289	KNOB, fore/aft adjustment handle	2	If fitted.
30	CZH4042	HANDLE, fore/aft adjustment, RH	1	If fitted.
	CZH4043	HANDLE, fore/aft adjustment, LH	1	If fitted.
31A	ADU1137	CAP, chrome, seat hinge end cover	2	Reclining seats only.
31B	24A1572	KNOB, seat reclining mechanism	2	1969-75.
32	AAM216	KNOB, seat reclining mechanism	2	1976-82.
33	DZB3786	KNOB, seat reclining mechanism	2	1982-85.
34	CZK6875	CLIP, knob retaining	2	1982-83.
35	DZB3805	CLIP, knob retaining	2	1983-85.
36	JRC4058	HANDLE, seat reclining mechanism	2	1982-85.
37	SE910144	SCREW, bright, handle to mechanism	2	1982-85.
	CZK3666	SCREW, black, handle to mechanism	2	1982-85; alternative.
38	CZH2730	GROMMET, seat lock down catch	2
39	CZH2729	KNOB, seat lock down catch	2
40	CZH4364	HOOK, seat lock down, RH	1
	CZH4371	HOOK, seat lock down, LH	1
41	HFU10001	BAR, seat lock down	2
42	GHF221	NUT, nyloc, bar to floor	4
43	PWZ204	WASHER, plain	4
44	14A6539	FOOT, seat leg, rubber	4	For seat frames with tubular legs.
45	14A9917	BRACKET, fixed pivot, front seat, RH	2	For seat frames with tubular legs.
	14A9918	BRACKET, fixed pivot, front seat, LH	2	For seat frames with tubular legs.
46	BH604121	BOLT, seat to bracket	4
47	LWZ204	WASHER, locking	4
48	LNZ204	NUT, nyloc	4
49	24A1495	BRACKET, adjustable pivot, front seat	4	For seat frames with flat plate legs.
50	SH604071	SCREW, seat to bracket	4
51	PWZ104	WASHER, plain	4
52	LNZ104	NUT, nyloc	4
53	SH604051	SCREW, bracket to crossmember	8
54	LWZ204	WASHER, locking	8
55	PWZ104	WASHER, plain	8

Monday:	09.00am to 17.30pm
Tuesday:	09.00am to 17.30pm
Wednesday:	09.00am to 17.30pm
Thursday:	09.00am to 17.30pm
Friday:	09.00am to 17.30pm
Saturday:	09.00am to 12.00pm

Front seats 1969-85

CAP-BLANKING, SINGLE STEM HEADREST

PADDING KIT-FRONT SEAT SQUAB-'59-'84

FOAM WRAP-FRONT SEAT CUSHION (ONE SEAT)

FOAM-FRONT SEAT CUSHION-'59-'67 SALOON-'60-'84 VAN & PICKUP

FOAM SET-1x FRONT SEAT-SQUAB & CUSHION-'69-'75-1275GT

FOAM-FRONT SEAT SQUAB-'67-'85 ALL MODELS

FOAM-FRONT SEAT CUSHION-'67-'85 ALL MODELS

SCREW-PAN HEAD-BLACK FINISH-10 UNF x 7/16''

FRONT SEAT COVER KIT-2 SEATS-(state colour)-HL & HLE '80-'82

FRONT SEAT COVER KIT-2 SEATS-(state colour)-CITY & E '80-'85

FRONT SEAT COVER KIT-2 SEATS-(state colour)-'69-'80 not gt

FRONT SEAT COVER KIT-2 SEATS-(state colour)-CLUB> '76-'80

Contact us

Customer info

We accept

subscribe to the newsletter