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Iconic image, the heritage, and it's still fun to drive.
Dreadful ride, cramped, noisy, impractical.
The Mini has long fallen behind the opposition in terms of refinement, practicality and just about everything else, but few other cars have been so loved. When you buy a Mini, you buy more than just a small, cramped, uncomfortable car - you're buying a design classic.
Revisions in 1996 improved its tally of safety kit, but something this small is always going to carry some risk. A driver's airbag is standard. The standard-fit Rover alarm and immobiliser aren't that great either - the Cooper in particular needs better protection, so budget for a Thatcham-approved aftermarket system.
