How many pieces does the MINI Cooper set have?

Set 10242 contains 1,077 pieces and includes no minifigures, since it's built purely as a model car.

Do the doors and bonnet open?

Yes, the doors, bonnet and boot all open, revealing engine and interior details underneath.

What colours are used on the model?

Dark green and black form the exterior, tan adds contrast inside, and light bluish grey covers technical parts.

Creator Expert

MINI Cooper

The MINI Cooper from the Creator Expert range is a detailed 1,077-piece model car with no minifigures included, released in 2014. The set focuses entirely on recreating the British hatchback faithfully, down to opening panels and interior detailing. Dark green and black define the exterior, with tan providing contrast inside.

Set number: 10242
Year: 2014
Pieces: 1,077
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Creator Expert
Different parts: 209

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 209

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (41)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A model car built for detail

The bodywork follows the car's distinctive rounded shape, assembled from many small curved elements rather than large flat panels. Doors, bonnet and boot all open, revealing the engine, a spare tyre and boot space underneath. At 1,077 pieces, the set ranks among the more substantial vehicle builds in the Creator Expert range from that year. It's a manageable size for builders newer to vehicle sets, without sacrificing the opening features that make larger Creator Expert cars appealing. The compact footprint also makes the finished model easy to display without taking up much shelf space.

No minifigures, all vehicle

Unlike many sets, the MINI Cooper skips minifigures entirely and puts all its attention into the vehicle itself. That focus allows a higher level of detail in the bodywork, chassis and cabin, since there's no need to reserve space for minifigure-scale seating. For collectors specifically after model cars, that makes this set stand out clearly from play-oriented sets built around figures. The result reads more like a display model than a toy car.

Colours and parts at a glance

Dark green covers the car's exterior, offset by black across the bumpers, roof and wheels. Tan adds warmth to the interior, while light bluish grey handles technical details like the engine and chassis. With 209 distinct parts, the set offers a fair amount of shape variety despite its modest total piece count. The full parts list on this page is worth a look for anyone after specific pieces that help build the car's recognisable silhouette.

Who the set suits

This is a set for builders who enjoy realistic vehicle recreations and working details more than figure-based play. Once built, it works well as a display piece on a shelf or desk, where the open doors show off the interior work. Anyone already collecting other Creator Expert vehicles will find the MINI Cooper a more compact addition that takes up noticeably less space than the range's larger models, making it a reasonable starting point for a vehicle collection.

FAQ

How many pieces does the MINI Cooper set have?: Set 10242 contains 1,077 pieces and includes no minifigures, since it's built purely as a model car.
Do the doors and bonnet open?: Yes, the doors, bonnet and boot all open, revealing engine and interior details underneath.
What colours are used on the model?: Dark green and black form the exterior, tan adds contrast inside, and light bluish grey covers technical parts.