Ginge -
Correct - the US market has a clutch interlock. Cars that have the MFSW w/cruise control may have it too, even in the UK market.
About a year ago there were some incidents of handbrake failure, with some member's cars rolling into the street. Pretty sure MINI has fixed this problem, but to be safe it would be a good idea to park in 1st gear. Plus it makes the car harder to steal.
Chip H.
ex-MINI Cooper S owner  and all around good-guy |