2008 Mini Countryman — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2008 perform at MOT as they age
18 years
Current Age
81.3%
Latest Pass Rate
32
Total Tests (All Years)
100,897 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 16
This car: 81.3%
Average: 52.7%
✅ 28.6% above average (10212 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
81.3%
Age (yrs) 16Tests 32Avg Mileage 100,897Top Failure Suspension — 31.3%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2008 Mini Countryman, with age trends.
Suspension
31.3%
— Consistent
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
18.8%
— Consistent
Tyres
18.8%
— Consistent
Noise, emissions and leaks
6.3%
— Consistent
Road Wheels
6.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 31.3% (16 yrs) | 31.3% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.8% (16 yrs) | 18.8% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 18.8% (16 yrs) | 18.8% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.3% (16 yrs) | 6.3% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Road Wheels | 6.3% (16 yrs) | 6.3% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mini Countryman cars manufactured in 2008 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 32 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.