Mini COUNTRYMAN - 2023
12.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini COUNTRYMAN, model year 2023.
Sample size: 161 cars, 215 tests and 26 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: 161 cars
The 2023 MINI Countryman exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate of 12 per 100 vehicles, compared to the yearly average of 36 per 100, making it 66% better than the average car of its year. Notably, it shows exceptional performance in categories such as brakes and equipment, with no recorded defects, while also performing well in visibility and suspension issues. However, it stands out negatively in steering, where its defect rate is higher than the average. The mileage-related data indicates that the model has a considerably higher defect rate in the lower mileage bracket compared to the average, with 230 defects per 100 vehicles in the 0-31,000 miles category.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 161 cars
More model years for Mini COUNTRYMAN
Other models from Mini
Categories
Brakes
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
Steering
▼ 200.0% worse
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 51.7% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▼ 6.9% worse
9.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
- Lamp not securely attached
- Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Front or rear fog lamp switch:
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 77.9% better
10.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
- 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
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 10.0% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Lamp not securely attached
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Front or rear fog lamp switch:
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Lamp not securely attached
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A steering linkage component: fractured or deformed
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Front or rear fog lamp switch:
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1