MINI Countryman MOT Results

Registered in 2013
82.9% pass rate
from 2,949 tests in 2021
(46% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Countryman is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.85% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.034% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.034% fail on Horn
    • 0.068% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.068% fail on Direction indicators (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Flashing type (92% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (54% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.068% fail on Cable
    • 0.64% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.034% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.068% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.068% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.068% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.068% fail on Lever
    • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.034% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.034% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.034% fail on Other components
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility (61% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Wipers (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension arms (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.034% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.034% fail on Suspension rod
  • 0.78% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.034% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.034% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.068% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.034% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.71% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.068% fail on Body
      • 0.068% fail on Other body component
    • 0.034% fail on Towbar
      • 0.034% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.034% fail on Doors
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.068% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
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    Golf sized MINI has five seats and a 350-litre boot. Available with BMW's chain cam 1.6 diesel engine. Option of diesel automatic with 4WD.

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