Car statistics

Hillman Minx statistics

How many Hillman Minxes are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
1,896 Minx records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 1,313 −2.6% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 583 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 630 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Peak year 1996 2,228 licensed
  • Declared off the road 30.7% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 99.6% of those licensed

How many Hillman Minxes are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,313 Hillman Minxes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 583 declared off the road (SORN). That is 41.1% fewer than the peak of 2,228 in 1996.

Hillman Minxes licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 2,228 in 1996.

Hillman Minxes licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 1,883
1995 1,696
1996 2,228
1997 2,112
1998 2,058
1999 1,956
2000 1,815
2001 1,715
2002 1,601
2003 1,514
2004 1,529
2005 1,479
2006 1,392
2007 1,356
2008 1,313
2009 1,317
2010 1,303
2011 1,301
2012 1,315
2013 1,322
2014 1,293
2015 1,289
2016 1,268
2017 1,264
2018 1,334
2019 1,363
2020 1,357
2021 1,360
2022 1,368
2023 1,350
2024 1,346
2025 1,314
2026 1,313

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Hillman Minx MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Hillman Minxes in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Hillman Minx engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 1,339 Hillman Minxes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 33.3% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 19.5% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Hillman Minxes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
1,501cc to 1,600cc 446 licensed 33.3%
1,401cc to 1,500cc 261 licensed 19.5%
1,101cc to 1,200cc 196 licensed 14.6%
1,701cc to 1,800cc 171 licensed 12.8%
1,301cc to 1,400cc 121 licensed 9.0%
1,201cc to 1,300cc 73 licensed 5.5%
Other sizes 71 licensed 5.3%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
1,501–1,600cc Petrol 445 33.2%
1,401–1,500cc Petrol 260 19.4%
1,101–1,200cc Petrol 196 14.6%
1,701–1,800cc Petrol 171 12.8%
1,301–1,400cc Petrol 121 9.0%
1,201–1,300cc Petrol 73 5.5%
1,601–1,700cc Petrol 15 1.1%
1,001–1,100cc Petrol 14 1.0%

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.

Hillman Minx safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Hillman Minx 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 Hillman Minx. 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.

Compare the Hillman Minx with other Hillman models

Hillman Minx compared with other Hillman models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Hillman Minx 1,313 −2.6% 583 630 Petrol
Hillman Imp 719 −0.3% 610 758 Petrol
Hillman Avenger 267 +1.9% 270 955 Petrol
Hillman Husky 131 +1.6% 56 1103 Petrol
Hillman Hunter 115 0.0% 120 1128 Petrol

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 1,896 Minx records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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