2019 MINI Countryman — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 61,499 MOT tests, the 2019 MINI Countryman recorded a 92.2% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 8.8%, so the 2019 Countryman sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.6%) and visibility (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 2,021 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 14.1% versus 6.8%.
Split by fuel, hybrid examples fail 1.5pp more often than petrol ones (9.1% vs 7.6%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 8.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 2,819 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.6% | 2,231 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 1,250 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 379 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 177 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 115 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 2,021 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 1,129 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 713 |
| 4 | Washers | 547 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 351 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 199 |
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 | 22.4% | 13,775 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.4% | 3,930 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.3% | 3,286 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 2,472 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 536 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 163 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 34,820 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 23,397 | 8.6% |
| 60-90k | 2,993 | 12.1% |
| 90-120k | 262 | 14.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 53,187 | 7.6% |
| Hybrid | 4,273 | 9.1% |
| Diesel | 4,039 | 8.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 827 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 15,756 | 8.2% |
| 2023 | 15,173 | 7.2% |
| 2024 | 14,769 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 14,974 | 8.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Countryman
On a 2019 Countryman, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.6% 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.
- Visibility (3.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2019 MINI Countrymans pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 61,499 2019 MINI Countryman MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 MINI Countryman?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.6%).
Does the 2019 Countryman get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 14.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 61,499 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.