2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 506 MOT tests analysed for the 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 83.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (78.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.4% in the 120-150k group versus 9.6% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.7% | 49 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.5% | 33 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.8% | 19 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 14 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 6 |
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 | 30 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 10 |
| 4 | Wipers | 10 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 6 |
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 | 24.3% | 123 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.0% | 71 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.0% | 66 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.9% | 50 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 9.1% | 46 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 28 |
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 | 94 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 194 | 17.5% |
| 90-120k | 166 | 19.3% |
| 120-150k | 36 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | 96 | 14.6% |
| 2023 | 111 | 21.6% |
| 2024 | 98 | 16.3% |
| 2025 | 101 | 15.8% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto
Before buying a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.7% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.5% 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.
- Suspension (3.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 Sd All4 Autos pass their MOT?
83.4% of the 506 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.7% of tests, followed by tyres (6.5%).
Does the 2011 Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 30-60k band to 19.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 506 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.