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HILLMAN MINX Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,955 HILLMAN MINXs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 6 (0.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,955).
Rarer than 28% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the MINX
The Hillman Minx was a mid-sized family car that British car maker Hillman produced from 1931 to 1970. There were many versions of the Minx over that period, as well as badge engineered variants sold by Humber, Singer, and Sunbeam. From the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s, the Minx and its derivatives were the greatest-volume sellers of the "Audax" family of cars from Rootes, which also included the Singer Gazelle and Sunbeam Rapier. The final version of the Minx was the "New Minx" launched in 1967, which was part of the "Arrow" family and essentially a basic version of the Hillman Hunter. Generally...
HILLMAN MINX — questions & answers
How many HILLMAN MINX are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1,955 HILLMAN MINX were still registered in the UK — 1,338 licensed and on the road, plus 617 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the HILLMAN MINX rare?
The HILLMAN MINX is uncommon, with 1,955 still about, making it rarer than 28% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the HILLMAN MINX increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of HILLMAN MINX on UK roads rose by 6 (0.3%).
What fuel do most HILLMAN MINX use?
Most HILLMAN MINX run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the HILLMAN MINX peak?
The HILLMAN MINX peaked at 1,955 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.