Prince 1.6 (EP6) vs N14

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Prince 1.6 (EP6) CAUTION 48/100
+3 points over N14
0 / 100
CAUTION Prince 1.6 (EP6) MINI
0 / 100
AVOID N14 MINI

Specifications

Prince 1.6 (EP6)
N14
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
CAUTION
AVOID
Reliability
48
45
Years
2006--2013
2006--2010
Displacement
1598 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
120--211 hp
175--211 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,500--€4,200

Character

Prince 1.6 (EP6)

"BMW/PSA joint. Cooper S version has timing chain issues + carbon. JCW = 211hp fun but fragile."

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."

Issues Comparison

Prince 1.6 (EP6) 0

No documented issues.

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

Models

Prince 1.6 (EP6) 33

Mini R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2006--2010 Mini R56 2006--2010 Mini R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2008--2014 Mini R56 2008--2013 Cooper R56 2010--2013 Mini R56 2010--2013 Clubman R55 2007--2014 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Convertible R57 2009--2015 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Countryman R60 2012--2016 Roadster R59 2012--2015 Clubman R55 2009--2014 Coupe R58 2011--2015 Cooper R56 2010--2013 Mini R56 2010--2013 Paceman R61 2013--2016 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Convertible R57 2009--2015 Clubman R55 2007--2014 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Coupe R58 2012--2015 Cooper R50 2001--2006 Cooper R50 2001--2006 Mini R50 2001--2006 Mini R50 2001--2006 Mini R53 2002--2006 Cooper R53 2003--2006 Cooper R53 2002--2006

N14 0

No models listed.

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