Mini Countryman Cooper Sd
From 585 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 17 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 17 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41% of failures are serious: 36% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 5% 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 £76.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 78.6% | 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 |
| 2011 | 68.6% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Countryman Cooper Sds tested had between 76,591 and 119,040 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 92,616 median miles, the Countryman Cooper Sd 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 Sd MOT pass rate?
The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd has a 75.7% MOT pass rate based on 585 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Countryman Cooper Sd?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Countryman Cooper Sd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Countryman Cooper Sd is 92,616 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 76,591 and 119,040 miles.
Buying a used Countryman Cooper Sd?
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 75.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £76 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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