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Austin MINI

1,129 registered in New Zealand · 1950–2002 · 80% from Not Known

The Austin MINI is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 1,129 registered across model years 1950 to 2002. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 1.0L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the MINI.

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1,129 On NZ Roads
1.0L Engine

Fuel Types

Austin MINI fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Fleet Age Profile

How many Austin MINI vehicles from each manufacture year are still registered in NZ. Taller bars mean more of that year on the road — better parts availability and more mechanics who know it.

Austin MINI fleet age profile: 1978: 39, 1979: 64, 1980: 94, 1981: 46, 1982: 40.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Austin MINI engine sizes: 1.0L 33%, 0.8L 18%, 0.8L 13%, 1.3L 10%, 1.0L 9%.

Imported From

Austin MINI imported from: Not Known 80%, United Kingdom 16%, New Zealand 3%, Australia 0%, Japan 0%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Austin MINI vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Austin MINI NZ arrival timeline: 2015: 2, 2017: 1, 2018: 1, 2019: 1, 2025: 2.

Colours

RED 219 (19%)
BLUE 207 (18%)
GREEN 171 (15%)
YELLOW 144 (13%)
WHITE 121 (11%)
ORANGE 82 (7%)
BROWN 57 (5%)
GREY 30 (3%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Austin MINI regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 201, CHRISTCHURCH: 130, INVERCARGILL: 44, HAMILTON: 36, TIMARU: 31.

Body Types

SALOON 93%
STATION WAGON 3%
HATCHBACK 2%
CONVERTIBLE 1%

Similar Cars

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Holden Commodore 49,259
1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Austin MINI are there in New Zealand?

There are 1,129 Austin MINI vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1950 to 2002.

What body type is the Austin MINI?

The Austin MINI is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: station wagon, hatchback, convertible. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Austin MINI cars imported or NZ-new?

80% of Austin MINI vehicles in New Zealand originated from Not Known. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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