Can anyone help , i have a 57 plate (r57) mini cooper , there is a noise rattle/ rumble type noise (not rubbing ) from the rear , ive pushed up and down on the back to see if i can make the noise , ive checked the rear pipe mounts ( exhaust) but its fiirm ) ,,, any ideas ,, i was talking to someone ,they said it my be the rear rubber bushes ???? how can i check this ??? thanks in advance ,,, ps my car is due for its first MOT on wed and am trying to avoid i large bill ,, i could prob fix myself if i knew what it was ,,,, thanks for reading Tom

Try this thread:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/second-generation-faults-fixes/177418-rear-banging-knocking-sound.html

cheers mate ,, i had to drive to BMW today for them to make a job card ( warranty runs out this friday ) since the job card is now open i can have the work done on the 5th of next month ,,,,, thanks again

No problem, glad you're getting it sorted. :)