Mini COUNTRYMAN - 2015
116.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2015 is 174.5 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini COUNTRYMAN, model year 2015.
Sample size: 10,005 cars, 21,476 tests and 24,958 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 10,005 cars
The 2015 MINI Countryman has an overall defect rate of 116 defects per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the yearly average of 170 defects per 100, representing a 31.8% improvement. However, as mileage increases, the defect rate for this model tends to rise, with the highest rate occurring in the 124,000+ miles category at 290 defects per 100. Notably, the Countryman excels in areas such as brakes and steering, showing much lower defect rates compared to the average, which suggests a more reliable performance in these categories. It also demonstrates a notable advantage in wheels, suspensions, and axles, though it has minor issues related to visibility and body structure. Overall, this model shows a commendable reliability compared to the average car of the same year.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 10,005 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 28.5% better
60.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 84.7 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 93.9% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 26.7% better
11.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 20.6% better
24.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.0 / 100 tests
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 32.4% better
120.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 178.3 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 74.4% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 40.0% better
2.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.0 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 33.3% better
8.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5,884
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,611
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,853
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,663
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 947
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 920
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 792
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 724
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 651
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 577
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 557
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 332
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 284
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 238
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 158
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 147
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 114
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 104
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 100
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 95