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MINI Countryman MOT pass rate and common problems

87.9% of MINI Countrymans passed the 2024 MOT (106,827 first tests): 83.9% at the first attempt and 4.0% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 31% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 69.3 (95% CI 68.4–70.3; 100 = normal).

MINI Countryman at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate87.9%incl. 4.0% fixed at the test centre2024106827
Passed at the first attempt83.9%all first tests2024106827
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 68.4–70.3)69.3index100 = normal for its age · rank 179 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024106827
Biggest excess: Visibility5.7per 1006.1 same-age2019–2024501848
Dangerous defects6.1per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024501848
Advisory items72.5per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024501848
strip · MINI Countryman · MOT Risk Index · 69.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · MINI Countryman. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 179 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 177 and 183 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
MINI Countryman index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank179of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024106827
Best rank within its 95% interval177rankother models held where they are2024106827
Worst rank within its 95% interval183rankother models held where they are2024106827

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index is unchanged in the 24 September 2026 release.

What actually fails on a MINI Countryman MOT, and how often?

MINI Countryman MOTs fail most often on tyres: 7.3 per 100 tests, against 7.9 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 501,848).

bar · MINI Countryman · Tyres · 7.3 vs 7.9 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres7.3per 1007.92019–202436852
Visibility5.7per 1006.12019–202428739
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.5per 1008.62019–202427693
Brakes3.1per 1006.62019–202415583
Suspension1.7per 1007.62019–20248583
Noise, emissions and leaks1per 1001.72019–20245090

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 501,848 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the MINI Countryman compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the MINI Countryman is tyres at age 3: 5.1 failures per 100 tests, against 4.2 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 68,226).

bullet · MINI Countryman · Tyres, age 3 · 5.1 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 5.1 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.6 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.2 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 4.5 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 0.8 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.3 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 4.9 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 1.5 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 35.1per 1004.22019–202468226
Brakes, age 30.6per 1001.82019–202468226
Suspension, age 30.2per 1000.62019–202468226
Tyres, age 44.5per 1004.52019–202466026
Brakes, age 40.8per 1002.42019–202466026
Suspension, age 40.3per 1001.22019–202466026
Tyres, age 54.9per 1005.12019–202470384
Brakes, age 51.5per 1003.12019–202470384
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.5per 1002.22019–202470384
Tyres, age 65.4per 1005.52019–202458836
Brakes, age 61.9per 1003.82019–202458836
Suspension, age 60.8per 1003.72019–202458836
Tyres, age 75.5per 1006.02019–202452795
Brakes, age 72.4per 1004.52019–202452795
Suspension, age 71.1per 1005.72019–202452795
Tyres, age 85.9per 1006.32019–202451729
Brakes, age 82.8per 1005.42019–202451729
Suspension, age 81.6per 1007.82019–202451729

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my MINI Countryman's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

MINI Countryman advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 14.7% of the time.

funnel · MINI Countryman · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 14.7 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 14.7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment14.7% next failmedian model2019–20241029
Tyres7.7% next failmedian model2019–202487221
Suspension7.1% next failmedian model2019–202410580
Body, chassis, structure6.1% next failmedian model2019–20241278
Brakes5.6% next failmedian model2019–202438606
Noise, emissions and leaks4.0% next failmedian model2019–20246224
Identification of the vehicle2.1% next failmedian model2019–20242641
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.6% next failmedian model2019–20241699
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road wheels1.1% next failmedian model2019–20242132
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202426515

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My MINI Countryman got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

MINI Countryman MOTs flag tyres most: 39.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 501,848).

bar · MINI Countryman · Tyres · 39.3 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres39.3per 10039.72019–2024197340
Brakes16.1per 10034.72019–202480617
Non-component advisories7.6per 1007.82019–202438181
Suspension4.9per 10026.22019–202424522
Noise, emissions and leaks1.9per 1005.22019–20249313
Identification of the vehicle0.8per 1002.52019–20243973

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 501,848 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a MINI Countryman?

For MINI Countrymans aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 4.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 100,357).

bar · MINI Countryman · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.5 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–202434158
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–202434158
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202434158
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202434158
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202434158
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202434158
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202434158
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202434158
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202434158
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202434158
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202434158
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20249775
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20249775
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20249775
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20249775
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20249775
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20249775
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20249775
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249775
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249775
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20249775
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20245671
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–20245671
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20245671
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20245671
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20245671
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20245671
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20245671
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20245671
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245671
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245671
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–2024100357
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–2024100357
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–2024100357
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–2024100357
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–2024100357
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–2024100357
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–2024100357
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024100357
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024100357
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024100357
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–2024100357
Seat belt installation check, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0% next fail2019–2024100357
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–202438438
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.4% next fail2019–202438438
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–202438438
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–202438438
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202438438
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202438438
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202438438
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202438438
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202438438
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202438438
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202438438
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–202417974
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–202417974
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–202417974
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–202417974
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–202417974
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202417974
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202417974
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202417974
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202417974
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202417974
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202417974
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–202465592
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–202465592
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202465592
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–202465592
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–202465592
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202465592
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202465592
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202465592
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202465592
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202465592
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202465592
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–202435425
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–202435425
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–202435425
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–202435425
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–202435425
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202435425
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202435425
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202435425
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202435425
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202435425
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202435425
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–202419976
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.7% next fail2019–202419976
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–202419976
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–202419976
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–202419976
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–202419976
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–202419976
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202419976
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202419976
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202419976
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202419976
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.6% next fail2019–202428660
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202428660
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202428660
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–202428660
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202428660
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–202428660
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–202428660
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202428660
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202428660
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202428660
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202428660
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.8% next fail2019–202419024
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–202419024
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–202419024
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–202419024
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–202419024
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–202419024
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–202419024
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202419024
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202419024
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202419024
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202419024
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail14.2% next fail2019–202414037
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–202414037
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–202414037
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–202414037
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–202414037
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–202414037
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.0% next fail2019–202414037
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202414037
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202414037
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202414037
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202414037
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.7% next fail2019–20242566
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20242566
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20242566
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20242566
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20242566
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20242566
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20242566
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20242566
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242566
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242566
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory14.4% next fail2019–20241929
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.2% next fail2019–20241929
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20241929
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20241929
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–20241929
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–20241929
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20241929
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241929
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241929
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241929
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241929
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail17.0% next fail2019–20241756
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.6% next fail2019–20241756
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.5% next fail2019–20241756
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–20241756
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–20241756
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–20241756
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–20241756
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20241756
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241756
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241756

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a MINI Countryman get a dangerous MOT defect?

The MINI Countryman gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 6.1 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 13.1 major and 7.0 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · MINI Countryman · Dangerous defects · 6.1 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 6.1 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects6.1per 10011.22019–2024501848

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 501,848 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my MINI Countryman still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the MINI Countryman go from 10.4% at age 3 to 29.0% at age 14, against 40.4% for all cars aged 14 (2024, n = 106,827).

line · MINI Countryman · Age 3 · 10.4 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 10.4. Age 14: 29.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 310.4% failed first time12.420247705
Age 49.7% failed first time13.120248119
Age 510.5% failed first time15.1202413973
Age 612.6% failed first time17.5202413786
Age 712.9% failed first time20.2202410921
Age 814.8% failed first time23.320249217
Age 916.9% failed first time26.520249143
Age 1019.1% failed first time30.1202412761
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1123.5% failed first time33.220242921
Age 1226.2% failed first time35.720246893
Age 1328.9% failed first time38.220249434
Age 1429.0% failed first time40.420241416

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the MINI Countryman compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 1 of 12 ages shown, MINI Countrymans fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 14, where they fail less often: 29.0% against 45.0% (2024, n = 1,458).

line · MINI Countryman · Age 3 · 11.5 vs 11.3 · 2024
Age 3: 11.5. Age 14: 29.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 311.5% fail11.3202468226
Age 410.9% fail14.3202466026
Age 511.2% fail17.5202470384
Age 613.1% fail20.8202458836
Age 714.6% fail24.4202452795
Age 817.3% fail28.2202451729
Age 919.3% fail32.1202443938
Age 1021.4% fail35.7202434542
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1124.1% fail38.7202421607
Age 1225.9% fail41.3202418244
Age 1328.6% fail43.3202410965
Age 1429.0% fail45.020241458

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which MINI Countryman years should I avoid?

The MINI Countryman build year that fails most for its age is 2018: index 106.8 (95% CI 104.3–109.3) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 56,231).

Build year matters for the MINI Countryman: 2018 MINI Countrymans fail more than their age would predict, 2016 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · MINI Countryman · Build year 2010 · 99.5 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 201099.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249134
Build year 2011 (worse for its age)106.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202459510
Build year 2012 (worse for its age)105.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202442892
Build year 2013 (worse for its age)105.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202417530
Build year 2014100.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202477828
Build year 2015 (better for its age)95.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202455551
Build year 2016 (better for its age)92.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202455788
Build year 2017 (better for its age)93.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202457309
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2018 (worse for its age)106.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202456231
Build year 2019 (worse for its age)104.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202442593
Build year 202098index vs own age100 = normal2019–202416517

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a MINI Countryman MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per MINI Countryman MOT: about £24 (up to about £46 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 106,827).

Computed, not measured.

bar · MINI Countryman · Expected repair bill · 24.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill24.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue106827
Estimated range lower24.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue106827
Estimated range upper45.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue106827
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)7.7GBP expected contribution140price catalogue106827
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)6.6GBP expected contribution90price catalogue106827
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)4.7GBP expected contribution150price catalogue106827
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)3.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue106827
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer2GBP expected contribution200price catalogue106827

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the MINI Countryman more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 0 fail less often for their age than the MINI Countryman and 8 as often or more. The MINI Countryman has an MOT Risk Index of 69.3, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 106,827).

bar · MINI Countryman · MINI Countryman (this model) · 69.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MINI Countryman (this model)69.3index100 = normal2024106827
Toyota Auris88.1index69.32024153778
Honda Jazz80.8index69.32024319308
MINI Hatch86index69.32024614057
Seat Leon91.9index69.32024188729
Suzuki Swift97.6index69.32024136007
Audi A193.1index69.32024222692
Hyundai i2098.8index69.32024129343
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mazda 2100index69.32024127191

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a MINI Countryman normally do?

At age 8, the median MINI Countryman had covered 50,903 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 37,474 to 65,706 miles (2024, n = 9,217).

line · MINI Countryman · Age 3 median · 20314 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 20314. Age 14 P75: 108223. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median20314miles20247705
Age 3 P2513885miles20247705
Age 3 P7527773miles20247705
Age 4 median25150miles20248119
Age 4 P2517701miles20248119
Age 4 P7534026miles20248119
Age 5 median31662miles202413973
Age 5 P2522708miles202413973
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7542102miles202413973
Age 6 median40475miles202413786
Age 6 P2530185miles202413786
Age 6 P7552662miles202413786
Age 7 median46831miles202410921
Age 7 P2534795miles202410921
Age 7 P7560710miles202410921
Age 8 median50903miles20249217
Age 8 P2537474miles20249217
Age 8 P7565706miles20249217
Age 9 median59362miles20249143
Age 9 P2544509miles20249143
Age 9 P7574844miles20249143
Age 10 median66226miles202412761
Age 10 P2550602miles202412761
Age 10 P7583158miles202412761
Age 11 median72509miles20242921
Age 11 P2555845miles20242921
Age 11 P7590014miles20242921
Age 12 median82195miles20246893
Age 12 P2564515miles20246893
Age 12 P75101480miles20246893
Age 13 median87867miles20249434
Age 13 P2569225miles20249434
Age 13 P75106401miles20249434
Age 14 median90304miles20241416
Age 14 P2572987miles20241416
Age 14 P75108223miles20241416

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more MINI Countryman MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 9.7% of MINI Countrymans with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 26.2% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 15,160). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · MINI Countryman · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 9.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles9.5% failed first time202424060
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles13.2% failed first time20245318
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 15.2–23.1%)18.8% failed first time2024377
Age 6–9, <40k miles9.7% failed first time202415076
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles14.6% failed first time202420733
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles20.9% failed first time20246206
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles24.7% failed first time2024964
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 18–36.5%)26.2% failed first time202484
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, <40k miles12.1% failed first time20242586
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles19.3% failed first time202410926
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles26.2% failed first time202412807
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles32% failed first time20246203
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles34.5% failed first time2024895

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a MINI Countryman last?

5.0% of MINI Countrymans tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 24,843).

line · MINI Countryman · 100,000 miles · 5.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 5.0. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles5.0% of tested cars202424843
150,000 miles0.3% of tested cars20241450
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars202474

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the MINI Countryman driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the MINI Countryman index is 71.8, against 68.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 106,827).

slope · MINI Countryman · Age and mileage adjusted index · 71.8 vs 68.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 68.1 vs 71.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index71.8index68.12019–2024106827

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which MINI Countryman fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel MINI Countrymans fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 20.5% against 14.1%.

bar · MINI Countryman · Hybrid · 13.0 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hybrid13.0% fail first timeother fuels20244042
Petrol14.1% fail first timeother fuels202469215
Diesel20.5% fail first timeother fuels202433563

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which MINI Countryman engine is best?

For its age, the best MINI Countryman engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 93.6, and the worst the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at 106.5, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 106,827).

bar · MINI Countryman · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre · 93.6 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre93.6index vs model norm100 = model average202447237
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre94.4index vs model norm100 = model average2024153257
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre98.1index vs model norm100 = model average202487665
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre105.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024103565
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre106.5index vs model norm100 = model average202493235

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the MINI Countryman fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the MINI Countryman range from 11.6% to 20.7% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · MINI Countryman · Truro (TR) · 20.7 vs 16.1 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 12%. 19%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Truro (TR)20.7% fail first time16.120242251
Dundee (DD)20.4% fail first time16.120241815
Aberdeen (AB)19.7% fail first time16.120245126
Enfield (EN)11.6% fail first time16.120243982
Doncaster (DN)11.7% fail first time16.120245201
Derby (DE)12.1% fail first time16.120246582
Halifax (HX)19.6% fail first time16.120241133
Kirkcaldy (KY)19.6% fail first time16.120242070
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Portsmouth (PO)18.5% fail first time16.120245904
Watford (WD)18.4% fail first time16.120243694
Paisley (PA)18.3% fail first time16.120241636
Brighton (BN)18.2% fail first time16.120247480
Sunderland (SR)17.8% fail first time16.120241197
Salisbury (SP)17.7% fail first time16.120242463
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 13.5–23.0%)17.7% fail first time16.12024248
Plymouth (PL)17.7% fail first time16.120243643
Glasgow (G)17.6% fail first time16.120247788
Galashiels (TD)17.4% fail first time16.12024706
London SW (SW)17.4% fail first time16.120244627
Guildford (GU)17.2% fail first time16.1202410660
Northampton (NN)17.1% fail first time16.120245984
Walsall (WS)17.1% fail first time16.120242954
Kilmarnock (KA)17.1% fail first time16.120242573
Torquay (TQ)17.1% fail first time16.120242176
Leeds (LS)17.0% fail first time16.120245233
Bristol (BS)17.0% fail first time16.120248013
Reading (RG)16.9% fail first time16.120249291
Dudley (DY)16.8% fail first time16.120242474
Tonbridge (TN)16.8% fail first time16.120248119
Luton (LU)16.8% fail first time16.120242531
Southampton (SO)16.7% fail first time16.120244954
Manchester (M)16.6% fail first time16.120245220
Cardiff (CF)16.6% fail first time16.120245914
Bournemouth (BH)16.6% fail first time16.120244689
Edinburgh (EH)16.5% fail first time16.120246849
Bolton (BL)16.5% fail first time16.120243548
Hereford (HR)16.5% fail first time16.120242369
Croydon (CR)16.4% fail first time16.120243893
Darlington (DL)16.4% fail first time16.120242211
Stockport (SK)16.4% fail first time16.120246760
Cambridge (CB)16.4% fail first time16.120243300
Exeter (EX)16.4% fail first time16.120245197
Sutton (SM)16.3% fail first time16.120241152
London N (N)16.3% fail first time16.120243010
Redhill (RH)16.3% fail first time16.120246308
Chelmsford (CM)16.2% fail first time16.120248064
Chester (CH)16.2% fail first time16.120245251
Liverpool (L)16.2% fail first time16.120244529
Falkirk (FK)16.2% fail first time16.120242079
Dorchester (DT)16.1% fail first time16.120241335
Stevenage (SG)16.1% fail first time16.120244419
Ipswich (IP)16.1% fail first time16.120245831
Taunton (TA)16.0% fail first time16.120242647
Gloucester (GL)16.0% fail first time16.120246835
Harrow (HA)15.9% fail first time16.120242656
Motherwell (ML)15.9% fail first time16.120242586
London W (W)15.9% fail first time16.120242473
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 10.5–23.2%)15.9% fail first time16.12024126
Wigan (WN)15.8% fail first time16.120242016
Hemel Hempstead (HP)15.7% fail first time16.120247345
Bath (BA)15.7% fail first time16.120244783
Perth (PH)15.7% fail first time16.120241726
Worcester (WR)15.6% fail first time16.120243982
London E (E)15.6% fail first time16.120242121
Milton Keynes (MK)15.5% fail first time16.120244874
Crewe (CW)15.4% fail first time16.120243522
Warrington (WA)15.4% fail first time16.120245663
Ilford (IG)15.3% fail first time16.120242951
Canterbury (CT)15.3% fail first time16.120243568
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)15.3% fail first time16.120245391
Hull (HU)15.3% fail first time16.120243151
Carlisle (CA)15.3% fail first time16.120242905
Colchester (CO)15.1% fail first time16.120244162
Swindon (SN)15.1% fail first time16.120245049
Preston (PR)15.0% fail first time16.120245292
Wolverhampton (WV)14.9% fail first time16.120243141
Harrogate (HG)14.9% fail first time16.120242487
Blackpool (FY)14.9% fail first time16.120242706
Uxbridge (UB)14.8% fail first time16.120241801
Medway (ME)14.7% fail first time16.120244576
Peterborough (PE)14.7% fail first time16.120248078
London NW (NW)14.6% fail first time16.120245751
Leicester (LE)14.5% fail first time16.120248189
St Albans (AL)14.5% fail first time16.120242448
Bradford (BD)14.4% fail first time16.120242990
Newcastle (NE)14.4% fail first time16.120248348
London SE (SE)14.4% fail first time16.120244077
Swansea (SA)14.2% fail first time16.120244176
Lancaster (LA)14.1% fail first time16.120242818
Blackburn (BB)14.0% fail first time16.120244757
Romford (RM)14.0% fail first time16.120244048
Norwich (NR)13.9% fail first time16.120245851
Birmingham (B)13.9% fail first time16.1202412842
Huddersfield (HD)13.8% fail first time16.120242319
Wakefield (WF)13.8% fail first time16.120243469
Durham (DH)13.7% fail first time16.120242525
Shrewsbury (SY)13.7% fail first time16.120243706
York (YO)13.6% fail first time16.120245460
Oxford (OX)13.6% fail first time16.120247437
Telford (TF)13.6% fail first time16.120241495
Llandudno (LL)13.4% fail first time16.120243074
Dartford (DA)13.4% fail first time16.120243472
Inverness (IV)13.4% fail first time16.120241419
Newport (NP)13.1% fail first time16.120243847
Cleveland (TS)13.0% fail first time16.120244004
Slough (SL)13.0% fail first time16.120244992
Twickenham (TW)12.9% fail first time16.120244470
Lincoln (LN)12.9% fail first time16.120242685
Oldham (OL)12.9% fail first time16.120243105
Kingston upon Thames (KT)12.8% fail first time16.120247477
Coventry (CV)12.8% fail first time16.120247271
Dumfries (DG)12.7% fail first time16.12024802
Sheffield (S)12.6% fail first time16.1202410511
Southend-on-Sea (SS)12.5% fail first time16.120245450
Bromley (BR)12.3% fail first time16.120242449
Nottingham (NG)12.2% fail first time16.1202410899

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a MINI Countryman rust more than average?

Allowing for age, MINI Countryman MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.7 times the national rate: 0.55% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 106,781).

Computed, not measured.

slope · MINI Countryman · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.7 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.7ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers106781

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a MINI Countryman ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 80.5% of MINI Countrymans tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · MINI Countryman · Likely compliant · 80.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant80.5% estimate2024106827

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a MINI Countryman?

Of failed MINI Countryman MOTs, 48.5% were retested the same day and a further 49.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 53,504).

bar · MINI Countryman · Same-day retest · 48.5 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest48.5%failed initial tests2019–202453504
Retest within 10 days49.9%failed initial tests2019–202453504
Clean MOT streak51%observed chains2019–202492442
Repeat advisory16.4%observed chains2019–202492442
Decreasing odometer0.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024100741

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a MINI Countryman?

MINI Countrymans aged 5 to 13 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 11.0% of tests, against 20.3% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 83,506).

bullet · MINI Countryman · Low-use first-time failure · 11.0 vs 20.3 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 11 vs 20.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure11.0%20.32019–202483506
Low-use gap-9.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–202483506

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a MINI Countryman likely to last?

MINI Countrymans aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 2.0 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 14, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · MINI Countryman · Age 5 · 5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 55years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 83years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 14)2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 14)1.2years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which MINI Countrymans are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 MINI Countrymans tested at ages 4 to 6, about 2 were tested at age 14 (2024, n = 1,458).

line · MINI Countryman · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 14: 2.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202468226
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202466026
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202470384
Age 690.4% of age 4–6 baseline202458836
Age 781.1% of age 4–6 baseline202452795
Age 879.5% of age 4–6 baseline202451729
Age 967.5% of age 4–6 baseline202443938
Age 1053.1% of age 4–6 baseline202434542
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1133.2% of age 4–6 baseline202421607
Age 1228% of age 4–6 baseline202418244
Age 1316.8% of age 4–6 baseline202410965
Age 142.2% of age 4–6 baseline20241458

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a MINI Countryman fails, does it fail again?

22.2% of MINI Countrymans that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 14.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 17,824). The failure most likely to come back is seat belts and supplementary restraint systems: 30.0% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · MINI Countryman · Repeat after fail · 22.2 vs 14.4 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 22.2 vs 14.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail22.2%14.42019–202417824

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which MINI Countryman faults come together?

On MINI Countrymans, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 12.9 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 403).

MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 403 tests, 95% interval 11.7–14.2)12.9liftexpected joint rate2024403
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 6.7–12.7)9.3liftexpected joint rate202440
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 6.5–10.8)8.4liftexpected joint rate202463
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 6.1–10.8)8.2liftexpected joint rate202451
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks7.0liftexpected joint rate2024582
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 4.6–9.8)6.8liftexpected joint rate202430
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 5.9–7.2)6.5liftexpected joint rate2024355
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks6.4liftexpected joint rate20241057
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 338 tests, 95% interval 5.7–7.1)6.4liftexpected joint rate2024338
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 4.2–8.2)5.9liftexpected joint rate202436
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension5.8liftexpected joint rate20241642
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 4.6–7.0)5.7liftexpected joint rate202493
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 5.0–6.3)5.7liftexpected joint rate2024324
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 4.3–7.2)5.6liftexpected joint rate202459
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.5liftexpected joint rate2024891
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 4.7–6.4)5.5liftexpected joint rate2024177
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 4.1–7.0)5.4liftexpected joint rate202460
Brakes + Suspension5.3liftexpected joint rate2024754
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 4.1–6.2)5.1liftexpected joint rate202496
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 3.8–6.6)5.1liftexpected joint rate202455
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 4.2–6.1)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024115
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 3.6–6.3)4.8liftexpected joint rate202451
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 3.2–6.8)4.8liftexpected joint rate202430
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.8liftexpected joint rate20242055
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 4.0–5.6)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024137
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 3.3–5.8)4.5liftexpected joint rate202451
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 3.8–4.7)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024343
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.3)4.2liftexpected joint rate202468
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 3.5–4.9)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024134
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.1)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024276
Brakes + Tyres3.5liftexpected joint rate20241993
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.1–5.3)3.4liftexpected joint rate202421
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.9)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024129
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.9)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024129
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.8)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024137
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.8)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024137
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres3.1liftexpected joint rate20243521
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 89 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.7)3.0liftexpected joint rate202489
Suspension + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate20241084
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024199
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate2024609
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20242833
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate2024531
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate2024513
Tyres + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20243245
Brakes + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20241245
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024444
Suspension + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024773
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.7)2.1liftexpected joint rate202459
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the MINI Countryman had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns matched to the MINI Countryman; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched10campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register106827

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a MINI Countryman cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 MINI Countrymans tested at age 5, about 10 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 19. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 10 and 11, 4.39 percentage points (2024).

MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 310.4% fail first time20247705
Age 49.7% fail first time20248119
Age 510.5% fail first time202413973
Age 612.6% fail first time202413786
Age 712.9% fail first time202410921
Age 814.8% fail first time20249217
Age 916.9% fail first time20249143
Age 1019.1% fail first time202412761
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1123.5% fail first time20242921
Age 1226.2% fail first time20246893
Age 1328.9% fail first time20249434
Age 14 (rough estimate: 1,416 tests, 95% interval 26.7–31.4%)29.0% fail first time20241416

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the MINI Countryman? (US market)

NHTSA lists 28 US technical service bulletins for the MINI Countryman (US market, Mini COUNTRYMAN and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · MINI Countryman · US service bulletins · 28 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Mini COUNTRYMAN and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins28bulletinsNHTSANHTSA106827
Year 20175bulletinsNHTSANHTSA106827
Year 20183bulletinsNHTSANHTSA106827
Year 20221bulletinsNHTSANHTSA106827
Year 20234bulletinsNHTSANHTSA106827
Year 20247bulletinsNHTSANHTSA106827
Year 20254bulletinsNHTSANHTSA106827
Year 20264bulletinsNHTSANHTSA106827

Source: NHTSA, US market, Mini COUNTRYMAN and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the MINI Countryman to NHTSA concerns engine (not MOT-tested): 10 complaints (US market, Mini COUNTRYMAN and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only).

bar · MINI Countryman · Engine (not MOT-tested) · 10 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Mini COUNTRYMAN and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Engine (not MOT-tested)10complaintsNHTSA + 202410
Lamps & electrical8complaintsNHTSA + 20248
Steering7complaintsNHTSA + 20247
Brakes3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Restraints2complaintsNHTSA + 20242
Tyres2complaintsNHTSA + 20242

Source: NHTSA, US market, Mini COUNTRYMAN and its variants, model years 2017–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the MINI Countryman fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 25.4% of MINI Countrymans failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 5,532 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the MINI Countryman also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · MINI Countryman · Norway · 12 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 12 vs 33.7. Finland: 6.5 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 25.4 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway12% failed33.72024 by country1489
Finland6.5% failed26.32024 by country932
Netherlands25.4% failed50.82024 by country5532

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a MINI Countryman MOT matter?

MINI Countrymans fail first time most in April (16.1%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in December (14.5%) (2024, n = 106,827).

The month of the MOT makes little difference for the MINI Countryman.

line · MINI Countryman · January · 15.8 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 15.8. December: 14.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI Countryman: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January15.8% fail first time31.1202440584
February15.5% fail first time30.0202438395
March15.0% fail first time28.3202444876
April16.1% fail first time29.8202428143
May15.1% fail first time28.8202432845
June14.7% fail first time28.1202441390
July16.0% fail first time29.3202439533
August15.7% fail first time29.2202441372
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September14.7% fail first time28.2202453916
October15.5% fail first time30.3202450418
November15.7% fail first time30.6202448909
December14.5% fail first time29.3202441467

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 106,827 initial MINI Countryman tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 106,827 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). MINI Countryman MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mini-countryman/

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MINI Countryman MOT: quick answers

What is the MINI Countryman first-time MOT pass rate?

83.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (106,827 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 106,827 primary tests: 16.11% failed first time and 87.9% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 69.3 is shown separately.