2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 MINI Countryman MOT pass rate and common faults

338 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.2%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 338 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    15 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.8%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.7%
  2. Brakes8.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  4. Tyres7.4%
  5. Suspension5.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%

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 2010 MINI Countryman?

In 2024, 69.8% of 2010 MINI Countryman cars passed their MOT first time, across 338 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 MINI Countryman?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 MINI Countryman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).