2019 MINI Countryman diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel MINI Countryman first registered in 2019 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 2,685 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2019 MINI Countryman diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2019 MINI Countryman diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres27% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes9% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics4% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Seats and seatbelts3% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Suspension2% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
Known faults on the 2019 MINI Countryman diesel
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Suspension, steering and EGR recalls
Recalls covered front suspension that could collapse (2018), steering parts (2020), leaking EGR coolers (2020), a missing fuel pump guard, crank sensor software, a short-circuiting circuit board and curtain airbags.
At the viewing: Ask a MINI dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: Auto Express: used MINI Countryman (Mk2, 2017-2024) buyer’s guide
- All engines
Dashboard rattles
Dashboard rattles are not unusual, and the fix means taking a lot of the dash apart.
At the viewing: Listen on a rough road.
Source: Auto Express: used MINI Countryman (Mk2, 2017-2024) buyer’s guide
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2019 MINI Countryman diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Have all the recalls been done? Can a MINI dealer confirm from the VIN?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the MINI Countryman compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 528 | Tyres 11% |
| 2022 | 8,457 | Tyres 21% |
| 2021 | 15,370 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 24,334 | Tyres 25% |
| 2018 | 40,921 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 32,494 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 27,371 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 27,199 | Tyres 30% |
| 2014 | 38,076 | Tyres 31% |
| 2013 | 8,426 | Tyres 32% |
| 2012 | 7,563 | Tyres 32% |
| 2011 | 8,385 | Tyres 32% |
| 2010 | 1,028 | Tyres 29% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of MINI Countryman cars first registered in 2019. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score