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MINI Roadster owner reviews

"All engines in the MINI Roadster are smooth, but the powerful 1.6-litre turbocharged engines in the Cooper S and JCW suit the car’s playful character best."

Carbuyer Rating

3.0 out of 5

Owners Rating

5.0 out of 5

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Common Problems

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5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

50
Tell us what you think about your car?
been reliable since june .Bit early to tell
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Cooper S

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

27
Tell us what you think about your car?
I've had this car nearly two years and still absolutely love it. Can't begin to imagine what I would change it for . . . . except perhaps a John Cooper Works at some point! It's been completely reliable. I have some noise coming from windscreen which has yet to be resolved but this does not deter from it being the best car ever. Love it. Have the top down nearly every day except when it's raining. It lives in the garage so can drive top down on crisp, frosty winter mornings when everyone else is scraping ice off their windscreens. Great sized boot.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SD

Year

2014

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

48
Tell us what you think about your car?
I have not stopped smiling since i got it, had a Cooper D hatch for 5+years was 100% reliable, so had to go one better SD roadster, was going to have MX-5 glad I did not and yes I can compare because I have had 2 of them. Totally brilliant handling, braking, looks, fuel, love it.
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