Car statistics
How many MINI Pacemans 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 and 7,838 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 8,790 MINI Pacemans licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 265 declared off the road (SORN). That is 7.1% fewer than the peak of 9,457 in 2019.
Numbers peaked in 2019 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2,696 |
| 2014 | 6,068 |
| 2015 | 8,267 |
| 2016 | 9,390 |
| 2017 | 9,306 |
| 2018 | 9,357 |
| 2019 | 9,457 |
| 2020 | 9,405 |
| 2021 | 9,336 |
| 2022 | 9,307 |
| 2023 | 9,205 |
| 2024 | 9,020 |
| 2025 | 8,880 |
| 2026 | 8,790 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 81.6% of MINI Paceman MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the MINI Pacemans tested pass 70.4% of the time, so the MINI Paceman does better than average for its age, by 11.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 82.0%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | MINI Paceman | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 8–10 years | 83.5% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 79.9% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a MINI Paceman fails its MOT, appearing on 34.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.1% of MINI Paceman tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.5% |
| Tyres | 34.3% |
| Brakes | 18.2% |
| Visibility | 13.5% |
| Suspension | 10.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.7% |
| Road wheels | 2.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a MINI Paceman failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, on 11.2% of 1,442 failed tests. 45.3% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 11.2% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.0% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 6.9% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 6.7% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 6.4% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.8% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.8% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 5.7% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.6% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 4.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 19.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 8.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 7.3% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.8% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 3.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 2.6% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 2.5% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 2.1% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
4 years of the MINI Paceman, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2013 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (80.3% passed first time) and the 2016 cars worst (84.1%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | – | 2,490 | 80.3% |
| 2014 | 3,819 | 3,530 | 79.7% |
| 2015 | 2,047 | 1,956 | 83.7% |
| 2016 | 1,324 | 1,274 | 84.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average MINI Paceman covers 5,953 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 8–10 years | 6,048 |
| 11–14 years | 5,866 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of MINI Pacemans for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 3,836 in 2014. In 2025, 2 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 2,802 |
| ’14 | 3,836 |
| ’15 | 2,061 |
| ’16 | 1,336 |
| ’17 | 129 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 3 |
| ’25 | 2 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 9,120 MINI Pacemans licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 77.6% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 21.9% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. Petrols made up 45.6% of those licensed in 2014 and 50.5% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 7,076 licensed | 77.6% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 1,999 licensed | 21.9% |
| Other sizes 45 licensed | 0.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 4,558 | 50.0% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 2,518 | 27.6% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 1,999 | 21.9% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| 2015 | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| 2016 | 48.8% | 51.2% |
| 2017 | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| 2018 | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| 2019 | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| 2020 | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| 2021 | 49.4% | 50.6% |
| 2022 | 49.3% | 50.7% |
| 2023 | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| 2024 | 49.8% | 50.2% |
| 2025 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
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.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the MINI Paceman from 2013 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2013 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 35.8 to 67.3 mpg, with CO2 of 111 to 184 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 35.8–47.9 | 137–184 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 72 |
| 1.6 diesel | 57.6–67.3 | 111–129 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 14 |
| 2.0 diesel | 46.3–62.8 | 119–161 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 42 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the MINI Paceman since 1992, the first in 2013. The most recent was launched on 27 July 2026.
The other recall
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every MINI Paceman. 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.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Paceman | 8,790 | −2.1% | 265 | 356 | Petrol |
| MINI Cooper | 509,006 | +1.1% | 39,172 | 9 | Petrol |
| MINI Countryman | 156,328 | +7.9% | 2,781 | 52 | Petrol |
| MINI One | 110,104 | −8.2% | 13,229 | 88 | Petrol |
| MINI Clubman | 55,029 | −2.7% | 2,058 | 136 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 9,055 Paceman records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 7,838 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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