2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 MINI Countryman MOT pass rate and common faults

12,575 MOT tests in 2024. 80.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time80.8%
Failed or needed repairs19.1%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,575 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    315 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    232 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    213 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    118 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.0%
  2. Tyres7.0%
  3. Brakes4.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  5. Suspension2.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.8%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2014 MINI Countryman?

In 2024, 80.8% of 2014 MINI Countryman cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,575 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 MINI Countryman?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 MINI Countryman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).