2011 MINI Countryman · 34,319 MOT tests
2011 MINI Countryman reliability
2011 MINI Countrymans fail 26.1% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 12 Countryman years (34,319 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- 26.1%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 83,473
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 34,319
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 MINI Countryman
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.7%
- Tyres6.2%
- Brakes4.3%
- Suspension4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.81%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.26%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.26%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.15%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.12%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.34%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.72%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.74%)
Other years
Every MINI Countryman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 MINI Countryman reliable?
2011 MINI Countrymans fail 26.1% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 12 Countryman years (34,319 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 MINI Countryman MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.81% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.02% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 MINI Countryman have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 MINI Countryman shows 83,473 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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