MINI Countryman MOT Results

Registered in 2016
89.3% pass rate
from 9,275 tests in 2021
(43% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Countryman is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (24% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.96% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.38% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.032% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.065% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.011% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.054% fail on Brake discs and drums (89% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Brake discs (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Brake performance (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.011% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Rbt
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.075% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.054% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.054% fail on Lever
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.022% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.022% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.011% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.011% fail on Leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (72% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Wipers (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.065% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.49% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.054% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.054% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.043% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.022% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.022% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.011% fail on Body
      • 0.011% fail on Other body component
    • 0.011% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.011% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.022% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.011% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.011% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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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