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MINI GT Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 651 MINI GTs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 674 in 2018 Q4 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 23 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 7 (1.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (651 in the latest data).
Rarer than 40% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the GT
The Mini is a two-door, four-seat small car produced for four decades over a single generation, with many names and variants, by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors British Leyland and the Rover Group, and finally (briefly) under BMW ownership. Minis were built as saloons, estates, convertibles, and various other body styles. Minus a brief 1990s hiatus, from 1959 into 2000, an estimated 5.38 million of all variations combined were built, and the Mini's engines also powered another 2 million Mini Metros, though the Mini eventually outlasted its successor. Initially, the Mini was...
MINI GT — questions & answers
How many MINI GT are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 651 MINI GT were still registered in the UK — 635 licensed and on the road, plus 16 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MINI GT rare?
The MINI GT is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (651), making it rarer than 40% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MINI GT increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MINI GT on UK roads rose by 7 (1.1%).
What fuel do most MINI GT use?
Most MINI GT run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MINI GT peak?
The MINI GT peaked at 674 registered in 2018 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q4.