N14 vs N18 Prince (LCI)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
N18 Prince (LCI) CAUTION 62/100
+17 points over N14
0 / 100
AVOID N14 MINI
0 / 100
CAUTION N18 Prince (LCI) MINI

Specifications

N14
N18 Prince (LCI)
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
AVOID
CAUTION
Reliability
45
62
Years
2006--2010
2011--2014
Displacement
1598 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
175--211 hp
184--211 hp
Known Issues
2
6
Total Risk Cost
€1,500--€4,200
€2,150--€5,100

Character

N14

"R56 Cooper S pre-LCI. BMW/PSA Prince engine. Timing chain failure, carbon buildup, high-pressure fuel pump, turbo oil line leak. Replaced by much better N18. Avoid."

N18 Prince (LCI)

"Improved Prince. Fixed N14 timing chain (mostly). Still has carbon buildup + thermostat. Better but not problem-free."

Issues Comparison

N14 2

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain failure €1,000--€3,000 40,000 km--100,000 km
▲ HIGH
High-pressure fuel pump failure €500--€1,200 40,000 km--80,000 km

N18 Prince (LCI) 6

▲ HIGH
High-pressure fuel pump failure €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup on intake valves €400--€800 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
VANOS solenoid failure €150--€400 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat / housing failure €200--€500 50,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure (electric) €300--€700 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Timing chain / tensioner wear €600--€1,500 100,000 km--180,000 km

Models

N14 0

No models listed.

N18 Prince (LCI) 3

Cooper S LCI R56 LCI 2011--2014 Hatchback Countryman Cooper S R60 2010--2016 SUV JCW LCI R56 LCI 2011--2014 Hatchback
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