Mini Countryman Cooper S All4A
From 342 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, caused 7 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.
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users | 4 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 4 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.5% of Countryman Cooper S All4A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 32.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £98.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 88.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Countryman Cooper S All4As tested had between 60,367 and 87,395 miles on the clock.
At 74,713 median miles, the Countryman Cooper S All4A has 0.02 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 All4A MOT pass rate?
The Mini Countryman Cooper S All4A has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 342 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Countryman Cooper S All4A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Countryman Cooper S All4A is engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Countryman Cooper S All4A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Countryman Cooper S All4A is 74,713 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 60,367 and 87,395 miles.
Buying a used Countryman Cooper S All4A?
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.
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