Which mark is your Mini?
[ Home ] [ The Mk1 1959 - 1967 ] [ The Mk2 1967 - 1969 ] [ The Mk3 1969 - 1976 ] [ The Mk4 1976 - 1984 ] [ The Mk5 1984 - 1992 ] [ The Mk6 1991 - 1997 ] [ The Mk7 1997 - 2000 ]

There is a great deal of confusion when it comes to Mini Marks, which even extends to some of the price guides that appear in the classic motoring press. So we have compiled this basic guide to UK Minis - Minis produced in other countries have a variety of other differences not covered here. Here we include the main differences for identification purposes - there are many variations and to cover everything would take many pages. It's interesting to note that very few Mini Marks are officially recognised by the manufacturers, including BMC right through to Rover. The only Marks named by the factory are the Mk2 and the Mk3, but only in the case of the Mini Cooper S Mk3. In fact, it was only following the introduction of the Mk2 that the Mk1 became known by this name. Having said that, Heritage is now producing the Mk4 bodyshell... Most of the 'Marks' listed over the following web pages have been labelled as such by the combined efforts of the aftermarket and Mini dealers and enthusiasts.

X411 JOP, 2000, The last Mini. 621 AOK, 1959, the first mini.