Car statistics
How many MINI Countrymans are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 101,756 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 156,328 MINI Countrymans licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,781 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2010.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,584 |
| 2011 | 11,162 |
| 2012 | 21,168 |
| 2013 | 32,674 |
| 2014 | 42,621 |
| 2015 | 50,807 |
| 2016 | 58,233 |
| 2017 | 68,469 |
| 2018 | 81,557 |
| 2019 | 97,496 |
| 2020 | 105,888 |
| 2021 | 114,904 |
| 2022 | 123,375 |
| 2023 | 133,305 |
| 2024 | 141,981 |
| 2025 | 153,204 |
| 2026 | 156,328 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 84.6% of MINI Countryman MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the MINI Countrymans tested pass 78.6% of the time, so the MINI Countryman does better than average for its age, by 6.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 85.3%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | MINI Countryman | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 90.9% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 89.7% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 86.8% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 83.9% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 75.9% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a MINI Countryman fails its MOT, appearing on 36.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.3% of MINI Countryman tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 36.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.7% |
| Visibility | 19.0% |
| Brakes | 13.2% |
| Suspension | 11.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.3% |
| Road wheels | 2.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a MINI Countryman failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, on 13.6% of 15,694 failed tests. 38.3% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 13.6% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 10.8% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.3% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 6.4% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.4% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 5.6% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.6% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.1% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 4.9% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 16.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 9.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 3.7% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.9% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.1% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.0% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 1.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 1.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
12 years of the MINI Countryman, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2013 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (75.9% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (90.6%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | – | 8,105 | 68.4% |
| 2012 | – | 9,501 | 71.7% |
| 2013 | – | 10,386 | 75.9% |
| 2014 | 11,291 | 10,435 | 78.6% |
| 2015 | 8,482 | 8,019 | 82.1% |
| 2016 | 8,308 | 7,952 | 83.5% |
| 2017 | 10,742 | 10,663 | 86.0% |
| 2018 | 13,799 | 13,485 | 85.6% |
| 2019 | 16,412 | 16,157 | 88.4% |
| 2020 | 9,838 | 9,791 | 89.8% |
| 2021 | 9,546 | 9,321 | 89.9% |
| 2022 | 9,458 | 9,037 | 90.6% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average MINI Countryman covers 6,567 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 6,938 |
| 6–7 years | 7,037 |
| 8–10 years | 6,419 |
| 11–14 years | 5,850 |
| 15–19 years | 5,104 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of MINI Countrymans for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 16,549 in 2019. In 2025, 12,297 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 1,612 |
| ’11 | 10,207 |
| ’12 | 11,013 |
| ’13 | 11,640 |
| ’14 | 11,356 |
| ’15 | 8,571 |
| ’16 | 8,346 |
| ’17 | 10,847 |
| ’18 | 13,992 |
| ’19 | 16,549 |
| ’20 | 9,970 |
| ’21 | 9,565 |
| ’22 | 9,405 |
| ’23 | 10,963 |
| ’24 | 11,541 |
| ’25 | 12,297 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 156,276 MINI Countrymans licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 41.3% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc, and 31.1% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 41.3%. Diesels made up 64.1% of those licensed in 2014 and 24.8% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 64,497 licensed | 41.3% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 48,537 licensed | 31.1% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 34,403 licensed | 22.0% |
| No engine (electric) 5,327 licensed | 3.4% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 3,308 licensed | 2.1% |
| Other sizes 204 licensed | 0.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 38,863 | 24.9% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 22,824 | 14.6% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 20,230 | 12.9% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 20,005 | 12.8% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 14,173 | 9.1% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Plug-in hybrid | 13,685 | 8.8% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Hybrid | 11,949 | 7.6% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Hybrid | 5,708 | 3.7% |
| Electric | Electric | 5,327 | 3.4% |
| 1,601–1,700cc | Petrol | 1,712 | 1.1% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,601–1,700cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0% | 32.6% | 57.9% | 9.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | 32.5% | 59.4% | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | 31.4% | 61.5% | 6.7% |
| 2017 | 7.0% | 33.8% | 53.2% | 5.7% |
| 2018 | 16.0% | 34.9% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 24.7% | 34.4% | 36.8% | 3.9% |
| 2020 | 28.9% | 33.7% | 33.7% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | 32.5% | 33.0% | 31.1% | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 35.8% | 32.2% | 28.8% | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 38.7% | 32.2% | 26.3% | 2.6% |
| 2024 | 39.7% | 31.8% | 24.3% | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 41.3% | 31.1% | 22.0% | 2.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 35.9% | 64.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 36.7% | 63.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 38.5% | 61.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 42.2% | 56.5% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 46.2% | 50.0% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 50.4% | 42.7% | 0.0% | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 52.9% | 39.1% | 0.0% | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 54.6% | 36.0% | 0.0% | 9.4% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 56.8% | 33.2% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 59.6% | 30.2% | 0.0% | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 55.7% | 27.7% | 5.4% | 9.5% | 1.7% |
| 2025 | 51.7% | 24.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 3.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the MINI Countryman from 2011, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 35.3 to 47.9 mpg, with CO2 of 133 to 180 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 248 to 311 miles. On the older NEDC test (listings 2011 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 35.8 to 67.3 mpg, with CO2 of 111 to 184 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 122.8 to 134.5 mpg (weighted).
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 45.5–47.9 | 133–141 | – | – | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 2 |
| 2.0 petrol | 35.3–42.8 | 148–180 | – | – | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 3 |
| 1.5 petrol hybrid | 45.5–47.9 | 133–141 | – | – | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 3 |
| 2.0 petrol hybrid | 40.9–42.8 | 148–155 | – | – | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 3 |
| Electric | – | 0 | 248–311 | 3.6–5.0 | 2025–2026 | – | 7 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 45.6–51.4 | 126–143 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 12 |
| 1.6 petrol | 35.8–49.6 | 134–184 | 2011–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 100 |
| 2.0 petrol | 38.2–47.1 | 137–169 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 10 |
| 1.6 diesel | 57.6–67.3 | 111–129 | 2011–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 23 |
| 2.0 diesel | 46.3–65.7 | 113–161 | 2011–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 70 |
| 1.5 plug-in hybrid | 122.8–134.5 | 49–52 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 2 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 20 safety recalls for the MINI Countryman since 1992, the first in 2013. The most recent was launched on 27 July 2026.
All 20 MINI Countryman recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every MINI Countryman. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Countryman | 156,328 | +7.9% | 2,781 | 52 | Petrol |
| Nissan Juke | 406,533 | +5.7% | 7,072 | 14 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 304,093 | +4.1% | 3,804 | 22 | Petrol |
| Ford Puma | 244,729 | +27.6% | 6,445 | 30 | Hybrid |
| Peugeot 2008 | 201,583 | +10.9% | 2,940 | 40 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 159,109 Countryman records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 101,756 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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