2017 MINI Countryman · 38,820 MOT tests
2017 MINI Countryman reliability
2017 MINI Countrymans fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Countryman years (38,820 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- 11.3%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 40,255
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,820
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 MINI Countryman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Brakes1.4%
- Suspension0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.62%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.78%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.72%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.55%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.92%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.74%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.7%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 MINI Countryman reliable?
2017 MINI Countrymans fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Countryman years (38,820 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 MINI Countryman MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.62% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.5% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 MINI Countryman have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 MINI Countryman shows 40,255 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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