Car statistics
MINI Roadster statistics
How many MINI Roadsters 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 2,807 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 4,968 −1.7% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 234 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 78.7% Cars of the same ages 69.4%
- Rank by number licensed No. 438 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2015 5,383 licensed
- Average annual mileage 4,153 miles a year
How many MINI Roadsters are left in Great Britain?
There were 4,968 MINI Roadsters licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 234 declared off the road (SORN). That is 7.7% fewer than the peak of 5,383 in 2015.
MINI Roadsters licensed in Great Britain
The highest year-end count was 5,383 in 2015.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,250 |
| 2013 | 3,427 |
| 2014 | 4,541 |
| 2015 | 5,383 |
| 2016 | 5,293 |
| 2017 | 5,245 |
| 2018 | 5,300 |
| 2019 | 5,368 |
| 2020 | 5,351 |
| 2021 | 5,264 |
| 2022 | 5,254 |
| 2023 | 5,197 |
| 2024 | 5,074 |
| 2025 | 4,998 |
| 2026 | 4,968 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
MINI Roadster MOT reliability
In 2025, 78.7% of MINI Roadster MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the MINI Roadsters tested pass 69.4% of the time, so the MINI Roadster does better than average for its age, by 9.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 80.1%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: MINI Roadster vs all cars
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 Roadster | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 8–10 years | 80.5% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 77.6% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
MINI Roadster MOT failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a MINI Roadster fails its MOT, appearing on 43.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.0% of MINI Roadster tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.5% |
| Tyres | 22.7% |
| Visibility | 19.9% |
| Suspension | 17.9% |
| Brakes | 13.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.7% |
| Road wheels | 3.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MINI Roadster MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a MINI Roadster failed its MOT in 2025 was “Stop lamp: not working”, on 11.7% of 598 failed tests. 47.3% 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.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.7% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.4% |
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 9.7% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 8.2% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 7.7% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.2% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.2% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 4.8% |
| Tyres: bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 4.5% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 4.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
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 | 14.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 11.6% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 9.6% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 5.7% |
| Road wheels: slightly distorted Road wheels | 4.7% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 3.6% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 2.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 2.8% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 2.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
MINI Roadster by year
2 years of the MINI Roadster, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,141 | 1,075 | 77.6% |
| 2015 | 974 | 937 | 79.9% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. 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.
MINI Roadster annual mileage
The average MINI Roadster covers 4,153 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 8–10 years | 4,239 |
| 11–14 years | 4,096 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
MINI Roadster registrations over time
Registrations of MINI Roadsters for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 2,224 in 2013. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| 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 | 1,351 |
| ’13 | 2,224 |
| ’14 | 1,147 |
| ’15 | 980 |
| ’16 | 1 |
| ’17 | 3 |
| ’18 | 1 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 1 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
MINI Roadster engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 5,074 MINI Roadsters licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 83.6% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 14.5% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 4,244 licensed | 83.6% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 737 licensed | 14.5% |
| Other sizes 93 licensed | 1.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 4,244 | 83.6% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 737 | 14.5% |
| 1,601–1,700cc | Petrol | 87 | 1.7% |
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 84.1% | 15.9% |
| 2015 | 84.9% | 15.1% |
| 2016 | 84.9% | 15.1% |
| 2017 | 85.1% | 14.9% |
| 2018 | 84.9% | 15.1% |
| 2019 | 84.9% | 15.1% |
| 2020 | 84.9% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | 84.9% | 15.1% |
| 2022 | 84.9% | 15.1% |
| 2023 | 85.2% | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 85.3% | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 85.4% | 14.6% |
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.
MINI Roadster fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the MINI Roadster from 2012 to 2016. On the NEDC test (listings 2012 to 2016), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 38.7 to 62.8 mpg, with CO2 of 118 to 169 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 38.7–49.6 | 133–169 | 2012–2016 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 17 |
| 2.0 diesel | 52.3–62.8 | 118–143 | 2012–2015 | Euro 5 | 6 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “MINI Roadster R59, From April 2012”, “MINI Roadster R59 From April 2012”. How we use VCA’s figures.
MINI Roadster safety recalls
We found no recalls for the MINI Roadster 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 MINI Roadster. 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 MINI Roadster with other MINI models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Roadster | 4,968 | −1.7% | 234 | 438 | 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 |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 5,202 Roadster 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 | 2,807 MOT tests | 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.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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