Is the Mini Countryman reliable?

The Mini Countryman has an average MOT pass rate of 90% across 14 years, based on 166,214 tests in 2026. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2022 with a 96% pass rate.

Which year Mini Countryman is best?

The 2022 Mini Countryman has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 80%. There's a 16 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Mini Countryman

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 166,214 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

166,214

Best Year

2022 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Mini Countryman

The Mini Countryman has been tested 166,214 times in 2026 MOT data across 14 model years (2008 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as hybrid and diesel and petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 889 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 80%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer MINI COUNTRYMANs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.

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)

£1,137

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,587

Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Mini Countryman?

vs national average+8% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread16 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