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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mini Countryman Cooper. Check any Countryman Cooper by registration number below.

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86.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.3%

vs Mini Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mini Countryman Cooper — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Countryman Cooper has an average MOT pass rate of 86.0%, which is 4.3 percentage points above the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Countryman Cooper is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mini Countryman Cooper fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your Countryman Cooper for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mini Countryman Cooper, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mini Countryman Cooper performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 78 vehicles

94.9%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%

2017

Based on 85 vehicles

97.6%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%

2012

Based on 553 vehicles

83.9%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

16.6%

Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2011

Based on 901 vehicles

77.0%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

24.8%

2010

Based on 66 vehicles

80.3%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.1%

0

Based on 758 vehicles

82.3%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini Countryman Cooper

The most common reasons a Mini Countryman Cooper fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.7%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.0%
3

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.4%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.1%
Mini Countryman Cooper Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Mini Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mini models.

Mini Mini Cooper Park Lane

53.2% pass rate

Mini Countryman Cooper Brdwalk Ed A

93.8% pass rate

Mini Cooper S

76.5% pass rate

Mini Mini

84.3% pass rate

Mini Mini-n

87.8% pass rate

Mini Roadster

86.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mini Countryman Cooper

Mini Countryman Cooper — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Countryman Cooper MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Countryman Cooper?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Countryman Cooper is 86.0% compared to the Mini average of 81.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mini Countryman Cooper?
The most common MOT failures on the Mini Countryman Cooper are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.7%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.0%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mini Countryman Cooper reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.0%, the Mini Countryman Cooper is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mini Countryman Cooper?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mini Countryman Cooper?
Typical mileage for the Mini Countryman Cooper: 103,829 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Countryman Cooper to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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