The MINI MINI (2007-15) 2DR CONVERTIBLE 1.6 120 COOPER PEPPER AND SPORT PACK STEP AUTO6 is a compact, four-seat open-top car, bringing MINI’s distinctive styling to a small convertible. In the UK used-car market, it sits between an everyday city car and a more premium lifestyle choice, with automatic convenience and Cooper trim adding appeal. mycarcheck.com recorded 152 checks across 47 distinct VINs, a useful sample of interest in this version. Its average private-sale valuation was £2,500, while average recorded mileage was 90,000 miles and annual mileage 5,000. Cars had an average 4.6 previous keepers, so check each car’s history and condition carefully. Best for couples, commuters and drivers wanting sunny-day fun rather than maximum practicality, it offers characterful driving, with the roof-down experience its main attraction. Against Fiat 500C, MINI’s design and lively handling stand out; rear-seat and boot space are modest, making it less suited to longer family trips.