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Morris MINI

1,267 registered in New Zealand · 1950–1992 · 77% from Not Known

The Morris MINI is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 1,267 registered across model years 1950 to 1992. 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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1,267 On NZ Roads
1.0L Engine

Fuel Types

Morris MINI fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%, OTHER 0%, ELECTRIC 0%.

PETROL 100% OTHER 0% ELECTRIC 0%

Fleet Age Profile

How many Morris 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.

Morris MINI fleet age profile: 1978: 39, 1979: 39, 1980: 82, 1981: 46, 1982: 26.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Morris MINI engine sizes: 1.0L 48%, 0.8L 16%, 1.3L 12%, 1.0L 5%, 1.1L 5%.

Imported From

Morris MINI imported from: Not Known 77%, United Kingdom 19%, New Zealand 3%, Australia 1%, Japan 0%.

When They Arrived in NZ

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

Morris MINI NZ arrival timeline: 2020: 2, 2022: 1, 2023: 2, 2024: 1, 2025: 1.

Colours

GREEN 251 (20%)
BLUE 235 (19%)
RED 225 (18%)
WHITE 155 (12%)
YELLOW 112 (9%)
ORANGE 101 (8%)
BROWN 39 (3%)
GREY 32 (3%)

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

Where They Are in NZ

Morris MINI regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 236, CHRISTCHURCH: 148, DUNEDIN: 46, WAIMAKARIRI: 42, SELWYN: 39.

Body Types

SALOON 94%
STATION WAGON 2%
HATCHBACK 1%
CONVERTIBLE 1%

Similar Cars

1 Holden logo
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 Morris MINI are there in New Zealand?

There are 1,267 Morris MINI vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1950 to 1992.

What body type is the Morris MINI?

The Morris 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 Morris MINI cars imported or NZ-new?

77% of Morris 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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