Mini is Britain’s least depreciating car

The Mini retains a better residual value over a three-year period than any other car on sale in Britain, according to EurotaxGlass’s.

"In valuation terms the Mini has achieved a remarkable performance, particularly for a car that is now in its fifth year," says Richard Crosthwait, specialist car editor at EurotaxGlass’s.

"Demand for the car remains sky-high thanks to its very obvious virtues. In terms of residual value, it is rare for a car to outperform the best of the prestige sector, particularly the established star performers such as Porsche."

Glass’s Guide shows that the Mini One retains 66% over three year and 36,000 miles. Other star performers worthy of note are the Honda Jazz 1.4 dsi (62%) and the Porsche Boxster 2.7 (62%).