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MINI Cooper 5-door – Road Test

8th December 2025

The Mini has been part of the British and European car market for over 65 years and is still not ready to be pensioned off against much younger rivals, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Since becoming part of the BMW Group in 1994 the famous British Leyland and subsequent Rover Group models have been completely reinvented, modernised and brought very much up to date. You only have to … [Read more...]

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