2021 MINI Countryman · 3,342 MOT tests
2021 MINI Countryman reliability
2021 MINI Countrymans fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 Countryman years (3,342 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- 8.3%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 22,503
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,342
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.6% of tests fail here (21% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 6% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 MINI Countryman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Lights and electrics0.6%
- Brakes0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
- Wheels0.1%
- Suspension0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.26%
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 1.23%
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 0.42%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.39%
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 0.33%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.3%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.74%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.11%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.93%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.78%)
Other years
Every MINI Countryman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 MINI Countryman reliable?
2021 MINI Countrymans fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 Countryman years (3,342 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 MINI Countryman MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.26% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.23% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 MINI Countryman have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 MINI Countryman shows 22,503 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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