2018 MINI Countryman · 49,306 MOT tests
2018 MINI Countryman reliability
2018 MINI Countrymans fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 Countryman years (49,306 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- 11.1%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 34,059
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 49,306
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 MINI Countryman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Brakes1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Suspension0.4%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.18%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.71%
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 0.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.69%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 0.59%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.55%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.21%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.55%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.58%)
Other years
Every MINI Countryman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 MINI Countryman reliable?
2018 MINI Countrymans fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 Countryman years (49,306 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 MINI Countryman MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.18% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.71% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 MINI Countryman have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 MINI Countryman shows 34,059 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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