MINI Countryman MOT Results

Registered in 2012
79.6% pass rate
from 7,395 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Countryman is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.081% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.78% fail on Stop lamp (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.095% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.014% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.095% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.095% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.068% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Electrical equipment (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (15% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Brakes (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Brake pads (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Lever
    • 0.99% fail on Brake performance (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.027% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.041% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.054% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.041% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Wipers (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.041% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.041% fail on View to rear
      • 0.041% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
    • 0.47% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.041% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Spark ignition (30% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.095% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.54% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Particulate filter (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.69% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.014% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.014% fail on Tank
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.068% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
      • 0.014% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.095% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Panel
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
    • 0.054% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.014% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.041% fail on Undertray
    • 0.014% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.054% fail on Seat belts (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.041% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.014% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.095% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.095% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
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