MINI belt or chain?

I'm thinking of buying a MINI Diesel 02-07 Registration. Could you please let me know if the Mini Diesel 1.4 has a cambelt or does it run on a chain?

Asked on 24 April 2011 by KG64

Answered by Honest John
The 1.4 diesel was a Toyota chain cam diesel. Same 1.4 D-4D as in the Yaris, Auris and Urban Cruiser.
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