2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 MINI Countryman MOT pass rate and common faults

9,012 MOT tests in 2024. 83.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time83.1%
Failed or needed repairs16.9%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,012 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    209 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    142 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    146 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    81 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Lights & electrics7.1%
  3. Brakes4.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  5. Suspension1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.2%

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: 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 2015 MINI Countryman?

In 2024, 83.1% of 2015 MINI Countryman cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,012 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 MINI Countryman?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 MINI Countryman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).