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

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81.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.5%

vs Mini Avg

4

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mini Countryman One — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Countryman One has an average MOT pass rate of 81.3%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Countryman One is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mini Countryman One fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Countryman One 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 One, 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 One performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 402 vehicles

84.6%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

14.8%

Mileage at 10yr

110k mi

2011

Based on 539 vehicles

78.7%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

21.4%

2010

Based on 72 vehicles

79.2%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

16.7%

0

Based on 502 vehicles

82.5%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini Countryman One

The most common reasons a Mini Countryman One 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

3.1%
Mini Countryman One Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.5%

Front Offside

2.7%

Nearside

2.5%

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 One

Mini Countryman One — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Countryman One MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Countryman One?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Countryman One is 81.3% 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 One?
The most common MOT failures on the Mini Countryman One are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mini Countryman One reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.3%, the Mini Countryman One is rated as "Good" 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 One?
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 One?
Typical mileage for the Mini Countryman One: 110,137 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Countryman One to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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