2010 MINI Countryman · 5,221 MOT tests
2010 MINI Countryman reliability
2010 MINI Countrymans fail 26.3% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 12 Countryman years (5,221 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- 26.3%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 86,612
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,221
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 MINI Countryman
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.8%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Suspension3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.9%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.8%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.44%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.28%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.98%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.78%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.95%)
Other years
Every MINI Countryman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 MINI Countryman reliable?
2010 MINI Countrymans fail 26.3% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 12 Countryman years (5,221 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 MINI Countryman MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.9% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.8% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 MINI Countryman have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 MINI Countryman shows 86,612 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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