2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 MINI Countryman MOT pass rate and common faults

7,656 MOT tests in 2024. 89.6% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.6%
Failed or needed repairs10.4%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,656 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 cords3.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    108 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    87 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    63 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    30 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    21 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  3. Lights & electrics1.1%
  4. Brakes0.6%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.6%

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 2021 MINI Countryman?

In 2024, 89.6% of 2021 MINI Countryman cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,656 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 2021 MINI Countryman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).