I wasn't being hard on him.. just suggesting he stop faffing about and just do it...
If anything my argument would be with those suggesting about electronic ignitions etc.
Having been there and done that I would suggest simplicity rules. When electronics play up you have pretty much no option other than to replace the lot... BTDT. With points you can actually see what's wrong and fix it.
After many years use the electronics finally threw a whammy. Luckily the points I'd discarded 20 years ago were still in the door pocket and they've worked fine for several years now.
BTW I totally agree with the high level brake light (couple of dollars at Repco - or you can spend more for a pretty one

but don't use a pass side mirror.
IMHO Minis hate being stashed in a garage. The more you use them the better they like it...
Cheers, Ian