The Mini is on target to reach worldwide sales of 140,000 this year.
Parent company BMW said the landmark figure was within tangible grasp, with 134,000 cars delivered in the 11 months to the end of November.
The target has been raised several times during the year with the company reporting exceptional demand in all markets.
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