Used Mini Cooper engines
Where can you buy a tested used Mini Cooper engine for sale?
Car Part Headquarters supplies tested used and remanufactured Mini Cooper engines for cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans, shipped free to a commercial address across the lower 48 and backed by a 12-month parts-replacement warranty. Tell us your Mini Cooper’s year, model, and engine, and a specialist confirms the exact fitment before you pay.
Buying a used Mini Cooper engine
Mini requests concentrate on the Prince engine family shared with PSA. The timing chain issue on the turbocharged version is the reason most of these engines get replaced.
N14 1.6L Turbo2007-2010 (R56 Cooper S)
Timing chain tensioner failure, known by the rattle it makes on cold start, is the defining issue and is reported more heavily on the turbocharged N14 than on the naturally aspirated engines. The chain was marketed as lifetime but field reporting puts real durability far lower, and left alone the rattle progresses to serious damage.
Prince family, naturally aspirated
Carbon buildup on intake valves is inherent to the direct-injection design, and shows up as rough running rather than failure.
Before you order
On the N14, ask whether the donor had timing chain work done. It is the single question that separates a good core from a repeat of the problem you are trying to solve.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and VIN lookup · N14 timing chain tensioner failure by model range
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Mini Cooper engines we commonly source
We regularly source Mini Cooper engines across the lineup - the 2.0L I4 Turbo, 1.6L I4, 1.6L I4 Turbo, 1.6L I4 Supercharged, and 1.6L I4 Turbo Diesel among them. If your engine isn’t listed, tell us the year, model, and VIN and a specialist tracks down the right one.
- 2.0L I4 Turbo
- 1.6L I4
- 1.6L I4 Turbo
- 1.6L I4 Supercharged
- 1.6L I4 Turbo Diesel
- 1.5L I3 Turbo Diesel
- 1.5L I3 Turbo
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Mini Cooper models we fit
From daily drivers to trucks and SUVs, we match engines and transmissions to the Mini Cooper models we service. Don’t see yours? The finder covers the full Mini Cooper lineup.
- Mini Cooper
- Mini Cooper Clubman
- Mini Cooper Countryman
- Mini Cooper Paceman
Why buy your Mini Cooper engine from Car Part Headquarters
Tested before it ships
Every engine and transmission is compression- and pressure-tested and inspected before it leaves the warehouse.
12-month parts-replacement warranty
Approved claims are covered by replacement or store credit for a full year. Labor is not covered unless you add a parts-and-labor plan.
Free commercial shipping
Free delivery to a commercial address or freight terminal in 5-7 business days. Residential delivery is available for an added $175.
Fitment confirmed first
A specialist confirms the correct part for your exact year, make, model, and VIN before you pay - no guesswork.
How it works
Buying a used Mini Cooper engine, step by step
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Tell us your vehicle
Enter the year, make, model, and part in the finder, or call. Add your VIN to pin the engine down exactly.
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Get a confirmed quote
A specialist confirms availability, mileage, and compatibility, then sends a no-obligation quote.
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Order & ship
We ship within 5-7 business days, free to a commercial address, with tracking.
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Support after the sale
Questions before or after install are handled by the same team, backed by the 12-month parts warranty.
FAQ
Used Mini Cooper engines & transmissions
How much does a used Mini Cooper engine cost?
Price tracks the engine family more than the model year, and on Mini Cooper that usually means which of the N14 1.6L Turbo and Prince family, naturally aspirated you need. Displacement alone does not settle it, because the same badge can cover variants that differ in cost and availability. Tell us the year, model and VIN and you get a firm quote on the engine your vehicle actually takes, with availability confirmed before you pay.
Which Mini Cooper engines do you carry?
We regularly source Mini Cooper engines across the lineup, including the 2.0L I4 Turbo, 1.6L I4, 1.6L I4 Turbo, 1.6L I4 Supercharged, 1.6L I4 Turbo Diesel, 1.5L I3 Turbo Diesel. If you don't see your exact engine, tell us the year, model, and VIN and a specialist confirms the right one before you pay.
Do you sell used Mini Cooper transmissions too?
Yes. Alongside used and remanufactured Mini Cooper engines, we source manual, automatic, and CVT Mini Cooper transmissions matched to your vehicle, backed by the same 12-month parts-replacement warranty.
Will the engine fit my exact Mini Cooper?
Fitment is confirmed before you pay. On the N14, ask whether the donor had timing chain work done. It is the single question that separates a good core from a repeat of the problem you are trying to solve. Give us the year, model and 17-digit VIN and a specialist matches the correct engine to your exact application.
Are your used engines and transmissions tested?
Yes. Every used engine and transmission is compression- and oil-pressure tested and put through a rigorous inspection process by automotive experts before they ship.
What warranty comes with a part?
Every engine and transmission includes a 12-month parts-replacement warranty, plus lifetime support from ASE-certified experts. Approved claims are handled by replacement or store credit - we do not issue cash refunds. Labor is not covered on the standard warranty. You can upgrade to 3-year parts and labor coverage for $499 at the time of purchase. Full warranty details are provided with your order.
Can I get a longer warranty that covers labor?
Yes. The standard coverage is 12 months on parts. For $499 you can upgrade to a 3-year warranty that covers both parts and labor, purchased at the time of your order. Ask your specialist to add it when you confirm your part.
Ready to find your Mini Cooper engine?
Tell us the year, make, and model. A specialist confirms the right engine or transmission, availability, and mileage before you pay.