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Mini One D R50, R52 and R53 (2001 to 2008): specs, NZ numbers and buying checks

The Mini One D R50, R52 and R53 was built from 2001 to 2008 as a hatchback or convertible, with a manual or automatic gearbox, front wheel drive and diesel power. Chassis codes: R50, R52 and R53.

Key facts

Years
2001 to 2008
Chassis codes
R50, R52, R53
Body types
Hatchback, Convertible
Gearboxes
Manual, Automatic
Drive
FWD (front wheel drive)
Fuel
Diesel

On NZ roads

Counting every one on the NZ register. The first look can take up to 15 seconds.

Known weak points

Redline has not curated a buying guide for the Mini One D R50, R52 and R53 yet. The live buyer brief in Redline search reads the NZ register, US recall data and Redline sales for this generation and drafts the checks to make, clearly labelled.

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US recalls

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