Free MINI Hatch VIN Decoder

Decode your MINI Hatch VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 16 variants (1997–2021). No registration.

1997–2021 16 variants Hatchback PetrolElectricDiesel

MINI Hatch specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Hatch variant in our database.

Variant	Years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
John Cooper Works 2.0L 8AT FWD (231 HP)	2018–2021	Petrol	2.0 L	228 bhp	AUTOMATIC 8sp	FWD	—
Cooper S 2.0L 6MT FWD (192 HP)	2018–2021	Petrol	2.0 L	189 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
Cooper S 2.0L 8AT FWD (192 HP)	2018–2021	Petrol	2.0 L	189 bhp	AUTOMATIC 8sp	FWD	—
Cooper SE 135 Kw (184 HP)	2018–2021	Electric	—	181 bhp	AUTOMATIC 8sp	FWD	—
Cooper SD 2.0L 6MT FWD (170 HP)	2018–2021	Diesel	2.0 L	170 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
Cooper SD 2.0L 8AT FWD (170 HP)	2018–2021	Diesel	2.0 L	170 bhp	AUTOMATIC 8sp	FWD	—
Cooper 1.5L 6AT FWD (136 HP)	2018–2021	Petrol	1.5 L	134 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	FWD	—
Cooper 1.5L 6MT FWD (136 HP)	2018–2021	Petrol	1.5 L	134 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
Cooper D 1.5L 6AT FWD (116 HP)	2018–2021	Diesel	1.5 L	114 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	FWD	—
Cooper D 1.5L 6MT FWD (116 HP)	2018–2021	Diesel	1.5 L	114 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
One 1.2L 6AT FWD (102 HP)	2018–2021	Petrol	1.2 L	101 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	FWD	—
One 1.2L 6MT FWD (102 HP)	2018–2021	Petrol	1.2 L	101 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
One D 1.5L 6MT FWD (95 HP)	2018–2021	Diesel	1.5 L	94 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
One First 1.2L 6MT FWD (75 HP)	2018–2021	Petrol	1.2 L	74 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
Cooper 1.3L 4MT FWD (63 HP)	1997–2000	Petrol	1.3 L	62 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	FWD	—
Cooper S 1.3L 4MT FWD (63 HP)	1997–2000	Petrol	1.3 L	62 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	FWD	—

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MINI Hatch VIN FAQ

What does a MINI Hatch VIN tell you?+

A MINI Hatch VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.

Where is the VIN on a MINI Hatch?+

Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).

What years was the MINI Hatch made?+

Our database covers the MINI Hatch for model years 1997–2021, across 16 variants.

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