MINI COUNTRYMAN MOT pass rate
90.2% of 158,732 MINI COUNTRYMAN MOT tests pass.
The COUNTRYMAN passes its MOT 90.2% of the time — well above the average across all MINI models, which sits at 83.6%.
The MINI COUNTRYMAN passes its MOT 90.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.0% at 0–3 years to 84.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.0% | 11,106 | 21,179 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.9% | 56,630 | 33,650 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.6% | 67,743 | 55,552 miles |
| 10–15 years | 84.3% | 23,207 | 78,770 miles |
| 15+ years | 84.8% | 46 | 98,798 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MINI COUNTRYMAN
The most common reason the MINI COUNTRYMAN fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 39.1% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.0% | Not working |
| Visibility | 17.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 15.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 8.3% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related MINI models
- MINI MINI — 72.3% pass rate
- MINI COOPER — 89.5% pass rate
- MINI COOPER S — 90.5% pass rate
- MINI ONE — 86.1% pass rate
- MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS — 91.5% pass rate
- MINI CLUBMAN — 86.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MINI COUNTRYMAN?
- 90.2% of MINI COUNTRYMAN MOT tests pass, based on 158,732 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MINI COUNTRYMAN?
- The most common reason the MINI COUNTRYMAN fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the MINI COUNTRYMAN's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MINI service history guide for how to check and keep one.