Rover Mini 1988-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can be expensive, but bargains are there to be had.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Genuine parts can be costly.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fun, handles like it's on rails, but noisy.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Slow acceleration and no top-end, suggest stage1 tuning kit - cheap but effective.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    if its too cold, damp, wet, hot, or mildly moist, its a mission to start it.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nothing looks cooler than a classic Mini bombing along the lanes!

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's comfort? Get some decent bucket seats or Metro GTi seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ha Ha Ha! Get an alarm to keep your insurers happy, but ultimately pointless.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil seals, gaskets and all small rustable parts.

    Other

    Sub frames prone to rust, oil leaks but too fun to miss out on owning one!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes