Mini Countryman Cooper D All4
From 1,196 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Countryman Cooper D All4s fare better: 2012 models pass at 78.7% vs 75.5% 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 50 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 | 50 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 30 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 28 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 26 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 23 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.6% of failures are serious: 42.6% 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 £75.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 78.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2011 | 75.5% | 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 Cooper D All4s tested had between 84,769 and 128,921 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 95,805 median miles, the Countryman Cooper D All4 has 0.024 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 All4 MOT pass rate?
The Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 has a 76.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,196 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Countryman Cooper D All4?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 50 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 is 95,805 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 84,769 and 128,921 miles.
Buying a used Countryman Cooper D All4?
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 76.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £75 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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