2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 MINI Countryman MOT pass rate and common faults

9,077 MOT tests in 2024. 85.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time85.3%
Failed or needed repairs14.7%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,077 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 cords1.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    187 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    128 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    113 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    107 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Lights & electrics5.2%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Suspension1.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.3%

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 2016 MINI Countryman?

In 2024, 85.3% of 2016 MINI Countryman cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,077 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 MINI Countryman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).