SALES of the Cowley-built Mini have continued to surge – with a major boost coming as a result of the Government’s scrappage scheme.

Figures show 8,634 cars were sold in the UK during September, a rise of 21.3 per cent on the previous month’s 7,116. More than 800 sales were through the scrappage scheme which offers buyers up to £2,000 trade-in on old cars.