2024 MINI Countryman: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2024 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2024 MINI Countryman, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2024 MINI Countryman
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
- Cooper S E plug-in hybrid
Battery recall (plug-in hybrid)
The Cooper S E plug-in hybrid was recalled in 2020 for faulty batteries.
At the viewing: Ask for proof the battery recall was done.
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 2024 MINI Countryman
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?
- Has the battery recall been done?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
What to check on a 2024 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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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 |
| 2023 | 528 | Tyres 11% |
| 2022 | 8,457 | Tyres 21% |
| 2021 | 15,370 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 24,334 | Tyres 25% |
| 2019 | 41,382 | Tyres 27% |
| 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: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score