2013 MINI Countryman · 10,398 MOT tests
2013 MINI Countryman reliability
2013 MINI Countrymans fail 21% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 Countryman years (10,398 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- 21%
- 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 9
- 67,629
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,398
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 MINI Countryman
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.9%
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Suspension2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.94%
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 1.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.35%
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 1.19%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.14%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.14%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.74%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.1%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.7%)
Other years
Every MINI Countryman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 MINI Countryman reliable?
2013 MINI Countrymans fail 21% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 Countryman years (10,398 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 MINI Countryman MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.74% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 MINI Countryman have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 MINI Countryman shows 67,629 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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