Harpo,
registering an interest. May not do it in the MiNI, but I might take the Landy, which some may find contentious, BUT:
1. Its got a 3.0 V6 atm, and probably a 3.9 V8 by then, which will have had some *intensive* testing, so it'll keep up with the pack.
2. Its a Landy and has got room for *things*, like spare tyres in the back, and on the roof, and all the bits that you think you'll not need on an expedition like this.
If anyone has a problem shout up now..........
