Oxford’s Mini has been praised as the top 13 most popular cars still built in Britain has been revealed.

The ‘original’ Mini has always been a true UK symbol but in more modern times, the German-owned firm has evolved to create cars which offer a little more space and practicality than their pint-sized predecessor. These days, the Mini calls Oxford its home.

Today, the Oxford plant handles production of the fifth-generation Mini Cooper and while the creation of the electric version may have switched to China, it’s expected to move back to the Oxfordshire facility soon.

The fifth generation MINI Cooper began production earlier this year in March at the MINI Plant on the Oxford Bypass in Cowley.

The first three-door model was driven off the production line by Charlie Cooper, grandson of John Cooper, whose heritage inspired the Cooper moniker.

It is the latest generation to be built in the UK, with all three BMW Group UK manufacturing sites contributing to production.

The plant in Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies, while the three and four-cylinder petrol engines are built at the plant at Hams Hall in North Warwickshire.

These parts come together at MINI Plant Oxford where body shell production, paint and final assembly take place.

The following 12 other cars have been revealed as the most popular ones built in Britain.

The Aston Martin is as British as they come and it’s a brand which continues to play a key role in the manufacturing industry here.

The vast majority of its vehicles are created at its home in Gaydon, Warwickshire, while a dedicated ‘Q’ facility allows customers to personalise their own cars through a variety of bespoke finishes and materials.

Then there’s the Bentley, another another car company which is rooted in the UK with its main base being in Crewe, Cheshire.

Bentley has already committed to a journey of electrification, too, though its first electric vehicle launch is believed to have been pushed back from 2025 to 2026.

Caterham’s lightweight cars are as iconic as they come and they all call the brand’s new facility in Dartford home.

Of course, the Seven is still available in kit-form but even these are prepared and made ready for customers at the Dartford site.

JLR is largely focused in the Midlands, where its Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar models are created. Those luxury-focused cars are created at the firm’s Solihull plant, while you’ll find cars like the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque put together at its second UK site in Halewood.

The London Electric Vehicle Company – or LEVC – one of the most recognisable cars on this list is also made in the UK.

The LEVC is the firm behind the ‘modern’ black cab and while it may be owned by Chinese powerhouse Geely, it has its headquarters and main production facility in Ansty, Warwickshire.

Lotus is another Geely-owned firm which has undergone a period of immense transformation over recent years. Its key sports cars are made in Hethel, Norfolk.

Lotus has a large production facility which can look at all areas of the car-creation process.

Woking-based McLaren is another brand which has had a big impact on the automotive scene over recent years.

The McLaren Technology Centre – or MTC – is something of an icon in itself, with the large facility being located right next to an eye-catching lake.

As traditional as they come, Morgan is a firm which still calls Malvern in Worcestershire its home, a location that it has been in for more than 110 years.

Morgan vehicles still retain that old-school feel in models like the Plus Four and Plus Six.

Nissan might be a Japan-based firm, but its Sunderland production facility is one of its best-known locations. A huge deal in the UK, Nissan’s site there creates models such as the popular Qashqai and Juke.

Rolls-Royce with its heart in Goodwood, West Sussex, is a car company that has always been about luxury and prestige.

Rolls-Royce is also a company looking to electrification, which is why its battery-powered Spectre is also created here.

The Stellantis group has a huge presence on the automotive landscape and you’ll find many of its models built in the UK. Its facility in Ellesmere Port became the UK’s first electric-only volume production site, creating models such as the Vauxhall Combo Electric and Peugeot e-Partner.

Next year, the group’s Luton site will also begin production of electric commercial vehicles, including the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric and Citroen e-Dispatch.

Suzuki and Toyota both have a small presence here in the UK, building essentially the same vehicle for two different brands. At the Burnaston site, you’ll find the Toyota Corolla being made alongside the Suzuki Swace, with both sharing the same basic componentry and design.