Mini Countryman Cooper
From 913 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Countryman Coopers fare better: 2012 models pass at 83.1% vs 77.4% for 2011.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 18 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 10 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.2% of failures are serious: 29.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.9% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £76.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 83.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated |
| 2011 | 77.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
Typical mileage
Half of all Countryman Coopers tested had between 65,348 and 88,156 miles on the clock.
At 77,868 median miles, the Countryman Cooper has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mini models
| Mini Mini | 71.5% |
| Mini Cooper | 87% |
| Mini Cooper S | 88.5% |
| Mini Countryman | 88.5% |
| Mini One | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Mini Countryman Cooper MOT pass rate?
The Mini Countryman Cooper has a 79.6% MOT pass rate based on 913 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Countryman Cooper?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Countryman Cooper is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Countryman Cooper at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Countryman Cooper is 77,868 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 65,348 and 88,156 miles.
Buying a used Countryman Cooper?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 79.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £76 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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