Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto
From 236 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber, caused 8 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 tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 22.5% of Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £54.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 79.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2011 | 82.2% | a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Countryman Cooper D All4 Autos tested had between 47,086 and 89,388 miles on the clock.
At 69,296 median miles, the Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto has 0.028 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto has a 80.9% MOT pass rate based on 236 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto is a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto is 69,296 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 47,086 and 89,388 miles.
Buying a used Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto?
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 80.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £54 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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