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MINI CHALLENGE Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 192 MINI CHALLENGEs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 201 in 2016 Q2 — only 96% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 9 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (0.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the MINI CHALLENGE is rarer than 53% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (192 in the latest data).
Rarer than 53% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the CHALLENGE
The Mini (stylised as MINI) is a supermini car which has been made since April 2001. Colloquially known as the New Mini, all four generations have been produced as three-door hatchbacks and two-door convertibles, with a five-door hatchback body style added from the third generation. Introduced following the acquisition of the Mini marque by German carmaker BMW, it is a family of retro-styled cars with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The range has been marketed under various names, such as the Mini Cooper, Mini Hatch, Mini Hardtop, Mini One, and Mini John Cooper Works. The Rover Group...
MINI CHALLENGE — questions & answers
How many MINI CHALLENGE are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 192 MINI CHALLENGE were still registered in the UK — 183 licensed and on the road, plus 9 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MINI CHALLENGE rare?
The MINI CHALLENGE is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (192), making it rarer than 53% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MINI CHALLENGE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MINI CHALLENGE on UK roads rose by 1 (0.5%).
What fuel do most MINI CHALLENGE use?
Most MINI CHALLENGE run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MINI CHALLENGE peak?
The MINI CHALLENGE peaked at 201 registered in 2016 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2015 Q1.