On this day in auto history – March 7th

Sun 7th Mar 2021

On this day in 2003, the eagerly-awaited MINI One D was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show - the first series production Mini ever to feature a diesel engine.

Developed in cooperation with Toyota, the 1.4 litre engine was specially modified for the MINI and offered fuel consumption in the combined cycle at an average of 58.9 mpg.

The MINI One D was successful and represented another feather in the cap for owners BMW who had successfully revived the iconic British brand since acquiring it in the mid-1990’s.

Still with BMW, the MINI brand remains as popular as ever with an ever-expanding range and an enduring appeal amongst the trendy, young drivers who it is pitched at.

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The tax values are provided by a third-party supplier and while every effort is made to ensure their accuracy please double check with your advisor. If the car was registered after 31/03/2017 then it is subject to new tax rules. All prices we display are for the cars second tax payment onwards. You can find out information on the cars first tax payment here

Cars registered on or after 1 April 2017

Rates for second tax payment onwards

Fuel type	Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Petrol or diesel	£180	£180	£189	£99	£94.50
Electric	£0	N/A	N/A	£0	N/A
Alternative	£170	£170	£178.50	£93.50	£89.25

Alternative fuel vehicles include hybrids, bioethanol and liquid petroleum gas.

Vehicles with a list price of more than £40,000

You have to pay an extra £390 a year if you have a car with a ‘list price’ (the published price before any discounts) of more than £40,000. You do not have to pay this if you have a zero emission vehicle.

You only have to pay this rate for 5 years (from the second time the vehicle is taxed).

Check the list price with your dealer so you know how much vehicle tax you’ll have to pay.

Fuel type	Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Petrol or diesel	£570	£570	£598.50	£313.50	£299.25
Alternative	£560	£560	£588	£308	£294