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With 153,369 currently licensed in the UK, the MINI Countryman is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Countryman 5 stars in 2024, with 86% adult occupant and 80% child protection scores.
It has a 79.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, oil leaks.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,621 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £135/month or 20p/mile.
Theft risk is rated low at 4.3 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2024
MOT Pass Rate
79.5%
65,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£135
est. annual total
New From
£29,000
Euro NCAP tested the Countryman in 2024 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
86%
Child Occupant
80%
Pedestrian
67%
Safety Assist
64%
There are 9 known DVSA recalls affecting the MINI Countryman. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/444
On affected vehicles either one or both of the outer most rear seats may not have been manufactured correctly and the sensitivity sensor may be deformed. If the sensor is not functioning correctly there is a risk the seat belt may not operate as intended.
Build dates: 2025-08-11 to 2025-09-18
R/2025/399
On affected vehicles the front seat belts may have damage to the torsion bar caused during manufacture. The retention function of the seat belt may not perform as expected in the event of an accident.
Build dates: 2025-06-20 to 2025-07-17
R/2025/268
On affected vehicles the ground connection cable on the 48V power supply control unit may not have been torqued to the correct specification.
Build dates: 2025-06-19 to 2025-06-25
R/2024/453
On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.
Build dates: 2024-05-30 to 2024-05-30
R/2024/415
On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.
Build dates: 2024-04-10 to 2024-06-24
+ 4 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 65,000 MOT tests, the Countryman has a first-time pass rate of 79.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Countryman is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old MINI Countryman are estimated at around £1,621 per year, or £135 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,171
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
67 kWh
Range (WLTP)
252 mi
Motor
150 kW
201 bhp
Drive
FWD
Rapid charge: 29 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 8h (0-100%)
Starting from £29,000 new, a MINI Countryman typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £21,750 | −£7,250 |
| 2 years | 64% | £18,500 | −£10,500 |
| 3 years | 56% | £16,250 | −£12,750 |
| 4 years | 50% | £14,650 | −£14,350 |
| 5 years | 46% | £13,450 | −£15,550 |
| 6 years | 43% | £12,550 | −£16,450 |
| 7 years | 41% | £11,800 | −£17,200 |
| 8 years | 39% | £11,200 | −£17,800 |
| 9 years | 37% | £10,650 | −£18,350 |
| 10 years | 35% | £10,100 | −£18,900 |
The Countryman has a theft rate of 4.3 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 153,369 licensed and 2,345 SORN Countrymans in the UK (155,714 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Countryman has a 79.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 65,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Countryman 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2024. It scored 86% for adult occupant protection, 80% for child occupant protection, 67% for vulnerable road users, and 64% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Countryman are estimated at around £1,621 per year (£135/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 9 known safety recalls affecting the Countryman. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Countryman has a theft rate of 4.3 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Countryman starts from around £29,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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