2020 MINI Countryman · 15,688 MOT tests
2020 MINI Countryman reliability
2020 MINI Countrymans fail 8.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 Countryman years (15,688 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- 8.9%
- 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 3
- 24,676
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,688
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 4.3% of tests fail here (5% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 MINI Countryman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Brakes0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Suspension0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.71%
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 1.59%
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 0.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.31%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.31%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.15%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.47%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.29%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.03%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 MINI Countryman reliable?
2020 MINI Countrymans fail 8.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 Countryman years (15,688 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 MINI Countryman MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.71% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.59% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 MINI Countryman have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 MINI Countryman shows 24,676 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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