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| At age 19 | MINI Cooper S 2.0 (189PS) (F56, pre-facelift) 2014-2018 |
|---|---|
| Upfront price | £5,928 £3,965–£7,890 |
| Monthly running | £279/mo £181 insurance + £17 tax + £76 fuel + £5 MOT |
| Insurance | Group 26 £1,418–£3,272/yr — Sparse data for this model — a rough indication only, so we show a wider range. |
| MOT failure rate | 15% Top faults: Tyres, Brakes, Visibility |
| Euro NCAP | 4-star (2014) |
| Boot | 211L |
| Gearbox | manual |
| ULEZ | Compliant |
| Road tax | £200/yr |
| Servicing | ~£163/yr |
Indicative estimates from public data, not quotes — running cost excludes servicing (shown separately, where a published band exists). Vouched does not give insurance advice.
Fuel at £1.51/L petrol or £1.65/L diesel, DESNZ Jul 2026; EVs at home charging (26.1p/kWh, Ofgem cap).
Figures checked July 2026
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