Mini Countryman Cooper D
From 1,327 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 45 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 | 45 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 28 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 27 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 25 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 24 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 23 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 22 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 21 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.8% of failures are serious: 39.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £65.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 75.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2011 | 74.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2010 | 70.3% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Countryman Cooper Ds tested had between 85,479 and 116,986 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 100,792 median miles, the Countryman Cooper D 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 D MOT pass rate?
The Mini Countryman Cooper D has a 74.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,327 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Countryman Cooper D?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Countryman Cooper D is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 45 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Countryman Cooper D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Countryman Cooper D is 100,792 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 85,479 and 116,986 miles.
Buying a used Countryman Cooper D?
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 74.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £65 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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