2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S All4 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 940 MOT tests analysed for the 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S All4, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and emissions & environmental. Its pass rate of 82.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (78.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 107 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.3% | 59 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 38 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.6% | 34 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.0% | 28 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 68 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 44 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 30 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 26 |
| 5 | Wipers | 19 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 18 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.6% | 241 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 17.9% | 168 |
| 3 | Brakes | 17.3% | 163 |
| 4 | Suspension | 13.1% | 123 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.6% | 62 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 55 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 186 | 15.6% |
| 60-90k | 445 | 17.1% |
| 90-120k | 267 | 19.1% |
| 120-150k | 31 | 12.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 193 | 14.5% |
| 2022 | 195 | 16.4% |
| 2023 | 186 | 17.2% |
| 2024 | 183 | 16.9% |
| 2025 | 183 | 21.3% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Countryman Cooper S All4
Before buying a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S All4, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Emissions & environmental (4.0% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S All4s pass their MOT?
82.8% of the 940 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S All4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S All4?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.4% of tests, followed by tyres (6.3%).
Does the 2011 Countryman Cooper S All4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.6% in the 30-60k band to 12.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 940 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.