2015 MINI Countryman · 31,756 MOT tests
2015 MINI Countryman reliability
2015 MINI Countrymans fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Countryman years (31,756 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- 15.3%
- 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 8
- 53,603
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,756
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 MINI Countryman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.8%
- Lights and electrics5.1%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Suspension1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.17%
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 0.99%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.94%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.91%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.77%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.54%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.04%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.83%)
Other years
Every MINI Countryman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 MINI Countryman reliable?
2015 MINI Countrymans fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Countryman years (31,756 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 MINI Countryman MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.34% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.17% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 MINI Countryman have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 MINI Countryman shows 53,603 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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