MINI Countryman MOT Results

Registered in 2014
85.1% pass rate
from 13,210 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Countryman is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (15% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.098% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.88% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (31% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Position lamps (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Position lamp (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.038% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.038% fail on Electrical equipment (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Horn (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.0076% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0076% fail on Switch
    • 0.0076% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (41% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.25% fail on Brake discs and drums (68% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Cable (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Lever
    • 0.64% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0076% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.091% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.083% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
      • 0.0076% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.098% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.076% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.076% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.030% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.023% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0076% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0076% fail on Other components
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Wipers (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.083% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.79% fail on Suspension (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0076% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Suspension arms (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.053% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0076% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.038% fail on Shock absorbers (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0076% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0076% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.72% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions (54% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (62% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.030% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0076% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0076% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0076% fail on Undertray
  • 0.47% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.023% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.023% fail on Joints
    • 0.068% fail on Doors
      • 0.038% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0076% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0076% fail on Door condition
    • 0.061% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.053% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0076% fail on Pipe
    • 0.061% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0076% fail on Load security
      • 0.0076% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0076% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.0076% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0076% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels (52% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment (62% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Condition
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (40% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.083% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Other components
        • 0.0076% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0076% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0076% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.023% fail on Seat belt installation check (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Belt(s)/padding (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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  • MINI Countryman (2010 - 2016)
    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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