MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed (2021)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 36 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,003

£167/month

MOT Pass Rate

81%

Good

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1499cc Petrol

Solid Option

81% pass rate, £2,003/year to run. Close to the average across all models.

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Petrol1499cc5 years old36 tests19k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1499cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Per week£39/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

81% MOT pass rate(Good)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data.

81% of MOT tests on MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Eds from 2021 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 3 years old. That's based on 36 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 18,877 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 models3256th of 3,336(bottom 3%)

Rank among MINI models242nd of 335(bottom half)

vs average of all models-1%(82% avg)

vs 2021 models average-11%(92% avg)

vs MINI average-3%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

18,877

Average miles

22,200

Expected for age

The average 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed had 18,877 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Similar Cars to Consider

Volkswagen Golf

2019 · 1498cc Petrol

£1,853/year

92%

+11%

Vauxhall Corsa

2019 · 1398cc Petrol

£2,003/year

88%

+7%

Nissan Qashqai

2020 · 1598cc Petrol

£1,853/year

93%

+12%

MINI Cooper

2019 · 1499cc Petrol

£1,853/year

92%

+11%

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About the 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed

The 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed is a small family car. Our records list a 1499cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 36 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 3% of 2021 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 18,877 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed Fuel Costs

The 1499cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,003 (£167/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 81% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed

At 5 years old, the MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 36 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed(2021)	81%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£2,003
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£150
Vauxhall Corsa(2019)	88%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003same
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£150
MINI Cooper(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£150

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed

Is the 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. 81% of MOT tests on 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Eds ended in a pass, from 36 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,003 a year (£167 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £350 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed?

81% of 36 MOT tests on the 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 3256th of 3,336 models first registered in 2021 (bottom 3%).

What is the average mileage for a 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2021 MINI Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed is 18,877 miles, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.