MINI Countryman Cooper D
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 1,468 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
1,468
Highest Pass Rate
2011 (83%)
Years Covered
3
About the MINI Countryman Cooper D
The MINI Countryman Cooper D was MOT tested 1,468 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2010 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 83% from 740 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 82%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The MINI Countryman Cooper D has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 107,119 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 103,415 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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MINI Countryman Cooper D by Year
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Questions about the MINI Countryman Cooper D
Is the MINI Countryman Cooper D reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2010 to 2012), the MINI Countryman Cooper D averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 1,468 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 83%.
Which year MINI Countryman Cooper D has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 MINI Countryman Cooper D has the highest MOT pass rate at 83%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 82%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer MINI Countryman Cooper Ds more reliable?
The MINI Countryman Cooper D has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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