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Common Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 567 real MOT tests across 2 model years.

Segment: family car | Fuel: Diesel

86%

Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 pass rate

84%

Mini average

82%

National average

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 has an average MOT pass rate of 86%, which is 2 points above the Mini average and 4 points above the national average.

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Most Common Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Tyres

Moderate likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2011
83%
Worst year
2012
90%
Best year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2012Diesel2.0L90%10%
2011Diesel2.0L83%17%

Most Reliable Year

2012

90% pass rate from 256 tests

View 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 details

Least Reliable Year

2011

83% pass rate from 311 tests

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Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Running Costs

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Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 FAQ

What are the most common Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 problems?

The most common Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 567 real tests.

Is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 reliable?

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 has an average MOT pass rate of 86%, which is 4 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 is most reliable?

The 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 is the most reliable year with a 90% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2011 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 83%.

How much does it cost to fix common Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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