2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 MINI Countryman MOT pass rate and common faults

13,632 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,632 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    268 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    187 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    144 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Lights & electrics3.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  4. Brakes1.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2018 MINI Countryman?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2018 MINI Countryman cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,632 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 MINI Countryman?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 MINI Countryman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).