2016 MINI Countryman · 32,198 MOT tests
2016 MINI Countryman reliability
2016 MINI Countrymans fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Countryman years (32,198 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- 13.7%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 45,192
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,198
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 MINI Countryman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Brakes2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Suspension0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.25%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1%
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 0.89%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.8%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.78%
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 (13.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.65%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.84%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.91%)
Other years
Every MINI Countryman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 MINI Countryman reliable?
2016 MINI Countrymans fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Countryman years (32,198 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 MINI Countryman MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.25% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.13% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 MINI Countryman have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 MINI Countryman shows 45,192 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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