The factory tour of MINI Oxford was really fascinating.  We visited a number of locations, but I think the tour could have been divided into four segments- Body assembly (robots and sparks), paint, and then putting it all together (interior, wheels, windscreens, engines, etc.).  We also visited the place where they test everything to make sure that it meets the specs outlined.  The difficult thing to understand is that this is one assembly line building three different MINIs (Cooper, Clubman, & Cabrio) all at the same time.  As one of the guides said "It's very complicated." So as we walked along the line we saw each kind of MINI being built.  I'm trying to remember all the facts and figures that they threw at us.  3/4 are left hand drive,I didn't see that many Cooper S being built most were Coopers and only one JCW going through the final line).  I was able to spot bonnet differences between the gasoline and diesel engines.  All I can say is I have a new found appreciation for how my MINI was put together and the engineering behind it.  The sad part was I wasn't allowed to take any photos so besides the parking lot that's it.  I do suggest that if you have the opportunity and you are a MINI Geek- this is a place you need to visit at least once.  Because of MINI United they did give us a jacket, which was nice.