The Saloon
Mk1:
Pros
- Seem to be the most resistant to rust and there are some nice examples out there
- The purest of the Mini forms
- The only Mark to have 850, 997, 998, 1071 & 1275cc engines on offer
- Tax exempt
- Classic Insurance
Cons
- Getting quite expensive now, especially Cooper & Cooper S models
- Parts are slightly harder to find with the Mk1 being quite different structurally to later Minis
- Hinges prone to sag, making the door stick out slightly.
- Only drum brakes on standard saloon
Mk2:
Pros
- Some of the faults of the Mk1 rectified
- Tax exempt
- Still a very pure Mini
- Classic Insurance
- 998cc engine introduced in saloon, not specifically to coopers ( but slightly less powerful)
Cons
- Very short production run makes them harder to find
- Still had the external hinges
- Only drum brakes on standard saloon
Mk3:
Pros
- Have internal hinges which conquered the problems associated with the external hinges.
- Quite easy to find & relatively cheap compared to the Mk1 & 2.
- Early cars tax exempt
- Wind-up windows
- Classic Insurance
Cons
- No cooper Model
- Only drum brakes on standard saloon
Mk4:
Pros
- Very long production run
- Cheap and still qualify for classic Insurance (pre 83)
Cons
- Only drum brakes on standard saloon
- No cooper Model
- No tax exemption
Mk5:
Pros
- Disc brakes on the front
- Very Cheap at the moment
- Alot of LE's to choose from
Cons
- Seem quite prone to rust
- Only 998cc engine
- No tax exemption or classic insurance
- 12" wheels, which aren't as good for handling as the original 10"
Mk6:
Pros
- Injection engine introduced
- Alot of LE's
- Reasonable money
Cons
- 998 engine phased out
Mk7:
Pros
- Multi-point injection engine introduced
- Best equipped Mini ever
- Airbag
Cons
- Fetching high money at the moment
- 13" Alloys aren't the best for handling

Clubman
Saloon:
Pros
- Quite alot out there
- Dedicated following
- Well priced
- 1275GT has disc brakes
- 1098 engine option
Cons
- Aesthetics not to everyone's taste
Estate:
Pros
- Great load space
- 998 or 1098 engine options
Cons
- Aesthetics not to everyone's taste

Mini Estate
Pros
- Great load Space
Cons
- Very expensive & desirable now
- Wood on "woody" versions very expensive to replace

Riley Elf/ Wolsley Hornet
Pros
- Rarity value
- Reasonable prices
Cons
- Looks not to everyones taste
- Boot not as useful as it looks

MiniVan
Pros
- Huge load bay
- Very cool these days
- Reasonably priced
Cons
- Only 2 seats (there are 4 seat converted models tho - but v. rare)
- only 850cc or 998cc power as standard
- External door hinges

Mini Pick-up
Pros
- Huge load bay
- The ultimate in cool commercials
Cons
- Only 2 seats (there are 4 seat converted models tho - but v. rare)
- only 850cc or 998cc power as standard
- External door hinges
- Very expensive

Moke
Pros
- Very cool version of the Mini
Cons
- No roof!
- Expensive now

Kit Cars
Pros
- Usually very cheap
- Most made out of fibre-glass so bodyshells don't rust
Cons
- Fibre-glass can be flimsy
- May be on a Q-plate if owner was not clued up