MINI Countryman MOT Results

Registered in 2011
76.6% pass rate
from 10,179 tests in 2021
(40% better than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Countryman is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.098% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Individual direction indicators (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.098% fail on Electrical equipment (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Horn (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.029% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0098% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0098% fail on Switch
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Brake pads (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.39% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Brake discs (64% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0098% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (39% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0098% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0098% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0098% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.098% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.098% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.41% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0098% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.029% fail on Pedal
    • 0.049% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0098% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0098% fail on Additional braking device
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0098% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.079% fail on Other suspension component (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0098% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0098% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.029% fail on Sub-frames (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0098% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0098% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0098% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Wipers (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.039% fail on View to rear
      • 0.029% fail on Mirrors (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.029% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.49% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.098% fail on Emissions not tested (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (47% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0098% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0098% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0098% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0098% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0098% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.0098% fail on Belts
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Tank
      • 0.0098% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0098% fail on System
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
      • 0.039% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.039% fail on Undertray
    • 0.029% fail on Body
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component
    • 0.020% fail on Towbar (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Towbar condition (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
    • 0.069% fail on Condition
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.19% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0098% fail on Other components
        • 0.0098% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0098% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.049% fail on Steering gear (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.020% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0098% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0098% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0098% fail on Electronic power steering
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