How much is a 2021 MINI CooperPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 MINI CooperPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €23,450, based on 8 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 MINI Cooper depreciate per year?

A MINI Cooper loses roughly 12.5% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 MINI Cooper from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 MINI CooperPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 MINI CooperPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

MINI Cooper2021

Petrol

€23,450ROI listing median

24 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandMedium Confidence

Listing price range

€21k – €24k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 1h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€23,450

private sale ~€21,030 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€14,665 – €17,808

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

49k km

typical 50k km

Days listed

24d

avg on market · demand 56/100

AI Market Summary

Petrol engine avoids diesel particulate filter costs; good fuel economy typical for segment, modest insurance group.
Priced fairly against rivals—recent 8% YoY gain reflects stable used market demand, not inflation risk.
MINI electrics and early turbo units can show carbon buildup; check service history carefully, especially oil-change intervals.
Before purchase, have independent mechanic inspect turbocharger (if fitted) for boost lag or oil seeping; verify all services on record.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

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Total cost of ownership

2021 MINI Cooper · Petrol · per year

Estimated annual cost

€5,247/yr

Per month

€437/mo

Depreciation

€2,931

56% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,456

28% of total

Maintenance

€650

12% of total

Road tax

€210

4% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €23,450 current market median at 12.5%/yr (regression from 8 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

MINI Cooper 2021, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

ElectricElectriccheapest to run+ charger needed

−63%€610/yr

18.0 kWh/100 km, home night rate

Fuel €490/yrRoad tax €120/yr

median €18,900

PetrolPetrolthis market

€1,666/yr

4.5 L/100 km, petrol

Fuel €1,456/yrRoad tax €210/yr

median €23,450

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime, 2021+ registrations).

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€650

estimated per year

Petrol MINI Coopers are generally cheaper to service than diesels, but parts are BMW-group priced; independent specialists (€40–60/hour) significantly undercut main dealers (€80–120/hour). Timing chain is a service item; inspect water pump annually given failure frequency.

Annual serviceOil (5W-30, ~4.5L), filter, inspection; every 2 years or 20,000 km; petrol does not require DPF cleaning

€250/yr

Tyres (amortised)Premium brands (Michelins, Pirellis) typically 45,000 km life; 2021 models running 17–18 inch wheels

€180/yr

Brakes (amortised)Pads every 40,000–60,000 km; rotors less frequent; ABS module rare but expensive if faulty

€100/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every two years, split over 24 months

€28/yr

Consumables & miscellaneousAir filter, cabin filter, coolant top-ups, spark plugs (around 60,000 km); turbo carbon cleaning optional (€150–250)

€92/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast