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R40 MBJ

2020 Mini Countryman

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,256 mi
Last recorded40,256 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Mini Countryman25,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 MBJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 40,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 122,995 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 39,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 111,722 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 38,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 101,975 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 33,090 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 33,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,719 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 92,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 61,724 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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R40 MBJ is a 2020 Mini Countryman in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2020 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 25,458 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 6 years old, this Mini Countryman is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R40 MBJ is a 2020 Mini Countryman, first registered on 11 September 2020.

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