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MINI One buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used MINI One costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 78 for sale right now.
Our take on the MINI One
A 2019 MINI One typically advertises at €15,950 and a 2014 one at €6,950, so it loses roughly 15% of its value a year at that age, faster than most cars. At the NCT, the 2006–2019 cars do better than other cars the same year.
Check a MINI One's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used MINI One prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | €15,950 | 86k km | 7 |
| 2016 | €9,950 | 126k km | 13 |
| 2015 | €8,950 | 122k km | 13 |
| 2014 | €6,950 | 185k km | 10 |
| 2013 | €4,750 | 200k km | 15 |
MINI One NCT pass rate
How often MINI Ones pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 81% | 74% | |
| 2017 | 69% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 69% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 71% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 62% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 54% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 53% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 51% | 38% | |
| 2009 | 22% | 31% | |
| 2008 | 27% | 30% | |
| 2006 | 34% | 30% | |
| 2003 | 29% | 28% |
Most common reasons a 2015 MINI One fails: wheels & tyres (9.4% of tests), lights & electrics (7.5% of tests), safety equipment (6% of tests), headlight aim (6% of tests).
Common MINI One problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Timing chain + carbon build-up (1.6 THP/Prince) · €800–€1,500
Cold-start rattle, rough idle or misfire. Mini Cooper/One of this age is the same engine.
Timing chain tensioner + oil use (R56) · €600–€1,500
Cold start rattle, check the oil level, look for leaks around the water pump.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Parts for the MINI One
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used MINI One
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.