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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 71 for sale right now.
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 | €15,900 | 86k km | 5 |
| 2016 | €9,950 | 126k km | 11 |
| 2015 | €8,950 | 122k km | 13 |
| 2014 | €6,900 | 185k km | 8 |
| 2013 | €4,750 | 200k km | 15 |
MINI One NCT pass rate
How often MINI Ones pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 82% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 81% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 75% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 69% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 69% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 71% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 62% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 54% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 53% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 51% | 38% |
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
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
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.