Austin Mini statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 7,389 +2.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 18,486 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 72.8% Cars of the same ages 61.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 377 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed in 1994 234,073 when this data begins
• Average annual mileage 830 miles a year

How many Austin Minis are left in Great Britain?

There were 7,389 Austin Minis licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 18,486 declared off the road (SORN). That is 96.8% fewer than the 234,073 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Austin Mini versions

20 versions of the Austin Mini have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Austin Mini MOT reliability

In 2025, 72.8% of Austin Mini MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Austin Minis tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Austin Mini does better than average for its age, by 11.8 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 72.3%.

Austin Mini MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT, appearing on 55.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.4% of Austin Mini tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Austin Mini MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Austin Mini failed its MOT in 2025 was “Non catalyst emissions carbon monoxide content excessive”, on 24.4% of 758 failed tests. 38.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Austin Mini by year

The 1989 Austin Mini has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.

Austin Mini engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 7,656 Austin Minis licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 56.4% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 20.5% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc. The share with an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc has fallen from 67.4% in 2014 to 56.4%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Austin Mini safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Austin Mini in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Austin Mini. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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