Mini Countryman (2023)
2023 Mini Countryman
CarHunch analysed 670 real MOT records for the 2023 Mini Countryman. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2023 MINI COUNTRYMAN is a genuinely reliable first-time MOT performer, with a 95.5% pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at just 1.8% of vehicles, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.
At an average mileage of 19,929 miles, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which partly explains the strong results—but the low failure rate of 0.07 per vehicle suggests inherent build quality rather than just low miles. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the minor advisory items (averaging 0.2 per car, typically wear items), but don't let MOT history be a deciding factor here.
What to check before buying a 2023 Mini Countryman
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 669 | 95.5% | 0.07 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2023 Mini Countryman vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2023 Mini Countryman vehicles fall between 12,868 and 25,150 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2023 Mini Countryman
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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19.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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6.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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6.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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5.4%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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5.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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4.5%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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3.8%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2023. Counts include advisories and failures.
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