MINI Countryman MOT Results

Registered in 2015
87.0% pass rate
from 9,361 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Countryman is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.52% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.25% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (60% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.064% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.064% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.032% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Electrical equipment (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Horn
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.043% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.011% fail on View to rear
      • 0.011% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.032% fail on Cable
    • 0.33% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.053% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.053% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.075% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.043% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.032% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.021% fail on Parking brake control (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Lever (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.011% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
  • 0.75% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (94% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.085% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.51% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (42% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.011% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels (59% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.075% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.011% fail on Joints
    • 0.053% fail on Doors
      • 0.043% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.043% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
    • 0.043% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.032% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.011% fail on System
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Body
      • 0.011% fail on Other body component
    • 0.011% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Seat belts (67% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
    • 0.064% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.043% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 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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