Just to give anyone who has ordered the heads up. Our dealer has advised us of the following (via e-mail):
I have just been advised by MINI (UK) that: Due to supplier issues with: Option 405 - Mirror caps in Chrome plate and Option 493 - Storage Compartment Package, November and December production MINI's are rolling into January and February build slots. We did have 493 on ours but still had the option to delete it, we have, so we're still on for December and saved £90
Excellent dealer service keeping us well informed.