2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 MINI Countryman MOT pass rate and common faults

2,712 MOT tests in 2024. 76.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time76.3%
Failed or needed repairs23.7%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,712 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    78 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    63 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    50 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.1%
  2. Tyres7.5%
  3. Brakes5.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  5. Suspension2.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Wheels0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 MINI Countryman?

In 2024, 76.3% of 2013 MINI Countryman cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,712 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 MINI Countryman?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 MINI Countryman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).