Mini Countryman reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 150,222 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 150,222 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Mini Countryman cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on seat belts and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Countryman tends to fail
Share of Mini Countryman cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on seat belts, steering, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Mini Countryman reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mini Countryman holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 67% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mini Countryman?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mini Countryman in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%; 4 to 7 years, 90%; 8 to 12 years, 83%; and 13 years and older, 72%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mini Countryman MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mini Countryman versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).