Mini Countryman Cooper S
From 285 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 9 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 seriously damaged | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.8% of failures are serious: 28.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 10.2% 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 £71.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 80% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, headlamp levelling device inoperative |
Typical mileage
Half of all Countryman Cooper Ss tested had between 59,779 and 87,982 miles on the clock.
At 73,651 median miles, the Countryman Cooper S 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 S MOT pass rate?
The Mini Countryman Cooper S has a 79.6% MOT pass rate based on 285 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Countryman Cooper S?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Countryman Cooper S is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Countryman Cooper S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Countryman Cooper S is 73,651 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 59,779 and 87,982 miles.
Buying a used Countryman Cooper S?
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 £71 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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