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MINI COUNTRYMAN (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 13,918 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests (2024)

13,918

Avg Mileage

22,319 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,582

Is the 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the MINI brand average of 84%.

At 3 years old, 93% of MINI COUNTRYMANs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 13,918 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 22,319 miles.

How does the 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars1427th out of 3,373(top 42%)
Rank among all MINI models37th out of 341(top 11%)
vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+1% (92% avg)
vs MINI average+9% (84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN has 22,319 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

Best year to buy a MINI COUNTRYMAN?

The most reliable year is the 2022 model with a 96% MOT pass rate, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 80%. The 2021 sits between the two at 93%.

How much does a 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Hybrid, 1499cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,582
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

MINI COUNTRYMAN by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202296%88918,725 mi
202193%13,91822,319 mi
202093%15,28827,202 mi
201993%25,25433,911 mi
201892%24,91543,233 mi
201792%20,25649,575 mi
201691%16,69353,907 mi
201589%16,89261,874 mi
201489%24,20969,214 mi
201387%5,17574,494 mi
201286%1,34081,209 mi
201180%1,17491,168 mi
201089%17786,933 mi
200894%34100,473 mi

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About the 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN

The 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN is a small family car with a 1499cc hybrid engine. 13,918 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 22,319 miles at 3 years old, MINI COUNTRYMAN owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN Fuel Costs

The 1499cc hybrid engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current hybrid prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year). As a hybrid, real-world fuel costs will vary significantly depending on how much electric-only driving you do.

What does it cost to own a 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

MINI COUNTRYMAN Reliability Trend

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

Buying a Used 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. If you're flexible on year, the 2022 model has the highest pass rate at 96%. With 13,918 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN

If reliability is your priority, there's one similar car with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable hybrid cars with similar engines: