2014 MINI Countryman · 45,111 MOT tests
2014 MINI Countryman reliability
2014 MINI Countrymans fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 12 Countryman years (45,111 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- 17.7%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 61,158
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 45,111
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 MINI Countryman
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Tyres5.9%
- Brakes3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Suspension1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.38%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.14%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.11%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.06%
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 0.98%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.74%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.12%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.82%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.19%)
Other years
Every MINI Countryman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 MINI Countryman reliable?
2014 MINI Countrymans fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 12 Countryman years (45,111 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 MINI Countryman MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.38% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.14% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 MINI Countryman have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 MINI Countryman shows 61,158 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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