Mini COUNTRYMAN - 2017
87.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini COUNTRYMAN, model year 2017.
Sample size: 11,993 cars, 25,219 tests and 22,174 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: 11,993 cars
The 2017 MINI Countryman exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of its year, with 88 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 34% better than the average of 134 defects per 100. Mileage-related data shows higher defect rates as the vehicle ages, particularly in the 93,000–124,000 miles range. Notably, the Countryman performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates far below the average, indicating stronger reliability in these areas. Overall, this model stands out for its low occurrence of defects, making it a favourable choice among its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 11,993 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 47.2% better
38.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 94.6% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 4.8% worse
15.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 63.2% better
7.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 23.6% better
109.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 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
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 81.4% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 37.0% better
1.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 76.7% better
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 100 tests
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: 6,137
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,650
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,377
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,223
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,118
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 858
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 583
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 510
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 460
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 429
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 460
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 429
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 339
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 282
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 246
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 228
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 166
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 124
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 108
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 62