MINI · MINI PADDY HOPKIRK · Cars
MINI PADDY HOPKIRK Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 88 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the PADDY HOPKIRK
Patrick Barron Hopkirk (14 April 1933 – 21 July 2022) was a rally driver from Northern Ireland, he was considered to be one of the finest rally drivers that Ireland ever produced. Following his retirement from competing he became well known for his charity work and for running his successful automotive accessories business and driving school. Hopkirk was appointed MBE in the 2016 New Year Honours list. In early 2016, Hopkirk became the IAM RoadSmart Mature Drivers Ambassador. He was known to be very active within the charity and in addition to his mature driver work, Paddy was particularly supportive...
MINI PADDY HOPKIRK — questions & answers
How many MINI PADDY HOPKIRK are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 88 MINI PADDY HOPKIRK were still registered in the UK — 81 licensed and on the road, plus 7 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MINI PADDY HOPKIRK rare?
The MINI PADDY HOPKIRK is genuinely rare, with only 88 left, making it rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the MINI PADDY HOPKIRK increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MINI PADDY HOPKIRK on UK roads fell by 1 (1.1%).
What fuel do most MINI PADDY HOPKIRK use?
Most MINI PADDY HOPKIRK run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MINI PADDY HOPKIRK peak?
The MINI PADDY HOPKIRK peaked at 95 registered in 2021 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2020 Q4.