MINI Countryman

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 14 model years from 166,214 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

166,214

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (93%)

Years Covered

About the MINI Countryman

The MINI Countryman was MOT tested 166,214 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 14 model years (2008 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid and diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 25,254 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 80%. The 13 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer MINI Countrymans pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 100,473 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 18,725 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the MINI brand average of 84%, the Countryman performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MINI range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1499cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the MINI Countryman?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)

vs MINI brand average+6% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread13 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

MINI Countryman by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	96%	889	18,725 mi
2021	93%	13,918	22,319 mi
2020	93%	15,288	27,202 mi
2019	93%	25,254	33,911 mi
2018	92%	24,915	43,233 mi
2017	92%	20,256	49,575 mi
2016	91%	16,693	53,907 mi
2015	89%	16,892	61,874 mi
2014	89%	24,209	69,214 mi
2013	87%	5,175	74,494 mi
2012	86%	1,340	81,209 mi
2011	80%	1,174	91,168 mi
2010	89%	177	86,933 mi
2008	94%	34	100,473 mi

Questions about the MINI Countryman

Is the MINI Countryman reliable?

Across its 14 model years in our data (2008 to 2022), the MINI Countryman averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 166,214 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year MINI Countryman has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 MINI Countryman has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 80%, a 13 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.