Rover Mini statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 6,635 −2.4% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 22,075 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 72.2% Cars of the same ages 61.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 392 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2000 42,559 licensed
• Average annual mileage 790 miles a year

How many Rover Minis are left in Great Britain?

There were 6,635 Rover Minis licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 22,075 declared off the road (SORN). That is 84.4% fewer than the peak of 42,559 in 2000.

Rover Mini versions

2 versions of the Rover 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.

Rover Mini MOT reliability

In 2025, 72.2% of Rover Mini MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Rover Minis tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Rover Mini does better than average for its age, by 11.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 71.4%.

Rover Mini MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT, appearing on 46.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.9% of Rover Mini tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Rover Mini MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Rover Mini failed its MOT in 2025 was “Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 10.8% of 3,035 failed tests. 38.5% 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.

Rover Mini by year

11 years of the Rover Mini, 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 2000 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (72.3% passed first time) and the 1991 cars worst (69.7%).

Rover Mini engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 6,890 Rover Minis licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 82.6% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc, and 15.3% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc.

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.

Rover Mini fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Rover Mini from 2000, when the data begins, to 2001. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2001), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 43.0 mpg, with CO2 of 164 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• 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 name “Mini Classic”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Rover Mini safety recalls

DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Rover Mini, launched on 3 October 2001.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Rover 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.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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