AUSTIN MINI vs LEXUS IS 200
Both the AUSTIN MINI and the LEXUS IS 200 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 26,746 AUSTIN MINIs versus 9,956 LEXUS IS 200s still on UK roads. That makes the LEXUS IS 200 the rarer of the two — there are about 2.7× as many AUSTIN MINIs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the AUSTIN MINI is rising (+1.6%) while the LEXUS IS 200 is falling (-4.0%).
Survivors over time
AUSTIN MINI LEXUS IS 200
AUSTIN MINI
Common
26,746
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 411 (+1.6%) yr/yr
Peak 26,746 (2026 Q1)
7,618 licensed · 19,128 SORN
LEXUS IS 200
Uncommon
9,956
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 419 (-4.0%) yr/yr
Peak 27,091 (2014 Q3)
4,624 licensed · 5,332 SORN
Head to head
| AUSTIN MINI | LEXUS IS 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 26,746 | 9,956 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Uncommon |
| Licensed | 7,618 | 4,624 |
| SORN (off-road) | 19,128 | 5,332 |
| Peak | 26,746 (2026 Q1) | 27,091 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 411 (+1.6%) yr/yr | ▼ 419 (-4.0%) yr/yr |
AUSTIN MINI vs LEXUS IS 200 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the AUSTIN MINI or the LEXUS IS 200?
The LEXUS IS 200 is rarer: 9,956 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 26,746 of the AUSTIN MINI.
How many AUSTIN MINI are left compared to the LEXUS IS 200?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 26,746 AUSTIN MINI and 9,956 LEXUS IS 200 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.