2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 MINI Countryman MOT pass rate and common faults

13,873 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,873 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 cords2.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    203 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    152 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    94 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.5%
  2. Lights & electrics2.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  4. Brakes0.9%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.2%

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 2019 MINI Countryman?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2019 MINI Countryman cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,873 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 MINI Countryman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).