The usual asking price for a used Mini Cooper in NZ is $12,980 to $19,980. The typical one is $14,990 with about 78,000 km.
Prices from 53 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $14,990
- Dearer than 52% of the hatchbacks we track
- Usual price range
- $13k–$20k
- Typical kilometres
- 78,000
- Years for sale
- 2006–23
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $13,965 | $13,989 | $14,983 |
| 2017 | $18,242 | $20,398 | $22,740 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 50,000–100,000 km | $16,495 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $11,495 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | $16,495 | 2016 |
| Canterbury | $13,989 | 2015 |
Check a Cooper's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
53 listed by NZ dealers now, from $5,995.
See all 53 for saleWhat it costs to run
2011–26 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,320
- Cheaper to run than 73% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.9 L/100km
2014–20 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $3,460
- Cheaper to run than 65% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.4 L/100km
2004–16 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,700
- Cheaper to run than 60% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.7 L/100km
2001–09 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $4,370
- 64% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 9.1 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $1,810 a year less to run, and puts out 1.8 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2017 Mini Cooper | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 5.4 L/100 km diesel | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $2,400 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Total | $3,460 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 2,020 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2004–16 · Petrol
- Safety rating (estimated)
- 87% of the used cars we track rate safer
2001–09 · Petrol
- Safety rating (estimated)
- 96% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–26 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 6.9 L/100km | $3,320 |
| 2014–20 · Diesel | 4 out of 5 | 5.4 L/100km | $3,460 |
| 2004–16 · Petrol | 2 out of 5 | 7.7 L/100km | $3,700 |
| 2001–09 · Petrol | 1 out of 5 | 9.1 L/100km | $4,370 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 20%
- Against the average car its age
- 27% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 38% | 42% | 599 |
| 2007 | 40% | 42% | 1140 |
| 2011 | 32% | 38% | 3000 |
| 2012 | 28% | 36% | 8563 |
| 2013 | 28% | 34% | 14426 |
| 2014 | 20% | 31% | 24534 |
| 2015 | 19% | 28% | 33908 |
| 2016 | 16% | 25% | 35894 |
| 2017 | 15% | 22% | 37425 |
| 2018 | 13% | 19% | 40437 |
| 2019 | 12% | 16% | 45894 |
| 2020 | 12% | 14% | 33111 |
| 2021 | 11% | 13% | 34157 |
| 2023 | 5% | 8% | 1800 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 12% | 17% | 265411 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 22% | 31% | 64762 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 30% | 38% | 19786 |
| 200,000 km or more | 35% | 40% | 5506 |
From 315,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Mini Cooper, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $15,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 6,779
- Less common than 81% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 53%
- Typical year
- 2009
Rivals
Similar hatchbacks
Questions
How much should I pay for a used Mini Cooper?
Half of the used Coopers listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $12,980 and $19,980, and the typical one is $14,990 with about 78,000 km.
How much is a 2015 Mini Cooper?
Half of the used 2015 Coopers listed by NZ dealers are priced between $13,965 and $14,983, and the typical one is $13,989 with about 76,000 km.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Cooper?
The typical Cooper listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $5,700 below the typical one with fewer.
Where are used Coopers for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Auckland and Canterbury list them, among other regions. The typical one in Auckland is $16,495.
How safe is a used Mini Cooper?
The 2011–26 petrol model rates an estimated 4 stars out of 5, the 2014–20 diesel model rates an estimated 4 stars out of 5, the 2004–16 petrol model rates an estimated 2 stars out of 5 and the 2001–09 petrol model rates an estimated 1 star out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA. An estimated rating is Rightcar's for models with too little crash data yet.
How much does a used Mini Cooper cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $3,320 a year for the 2011–26 petrol model, $3,460 a year for the 2014–20 diesel model, $3,700 a year for the 2004–16 petrol model and $4,370 a year for the 2001–09 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Coopers are in NZ?
6,779 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 53% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2009.
How often does a used Cooper fail its MOT in the UK?
20% of UK Coopers of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 27% for the average UK car of the same years. From 315,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Mini Cooper, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, an estimate for models with too little crash data, via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits






