Used 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN 1.5 Cooper Boardwalk Edition 5dr Auto MINI individual paint - £25990.00 (2024)

FAQs

What are the problems with MINI Cooper Countryman? ›

Problem: One of the engine temperature sensors is prone to failure. If this part fails, the engine thinks that the engine is too hot and runs the cooling fun unnecessarily. If you are hearing the cooling fan running even when the engine is cold, this is an indication of a failed temperature sensor.

Altogether, Mini Cooper's higher cost includes the heritage of the brand, quality product design and material, advanced technology, excellent performance, brand identification, expensive import and scarcity of car production.

According to insurancenavy.com, MINIs are expected to last around 250,000 miles. The MINI Cooper Coupe's lifespan might be slightly below that point, but not by much. MINI Coopers are solid if you can afford the cost of replacement parts when things start to break down.

Does a MINI hold its value? The benefits that come with the iconic brand and luxury status of MINIs means their rate of depreciation is typically very low. As a brand, across all current models the mean rate of depreciation is 25% of the purchase price when new, after three years.

If the only thing that's stopping you from buying a Countryman is reliability, it's worth noting that MINI has only issued one recall for the car since it was launched in 2017. It was flagged in March 2022 and related to the car's front seat belt retractor. Reliability isn't much of an issue.

A MINI Countryman will cost about $7,630 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This is more than the industry average for popular SUV models by $4,393. There is also a 21.93% chance that a Countryman will require a major repair during that time.

Quick Facts. A Mini Cooper Countryman is more affordable to insure than the average car. Liability only car insurance rates for a Cooper Countryman run around $71 per month, while full coverage normally runs about $149.

The Countryman is typically priced higher than small SUVs such as the Chevy Trailblazer and Mazda CX-30 but less than luxury models like the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLB.

According to Consumer Reports surveys, Mini Cooper released from 2006–2012 is considered the worst years. Having said that, there have been problems in the earlier 2000's as well. First and second-generation MINI's had quite a few problems, of which the most significant was the transmission malfunction.

Is Countryman a safe car? ›

MINI Countryman Safety Ratings

In these tests, the MINI Countryman was ranked as Good in all the crash worthiness tests. In small overlap and moderate overlap front crash tests, the Countryman was given a Good rating for its structure and safety cage, as well as its restraints and dummy kinematics.

However, with proper care, it's common for Mini Coopers to last between 200,000 and 250,000 miles before breaking down or requiring uneconomical repairs.

Classic Mini's are known for their reliability. Those that remain in good condition or have been extensively restored have the highest value. Due to the increasing rarity of the classic mini's they not only hold their value but increase over time, especially with the growing popularity from collectors.

Classic Cars Are a Sound Investment for the Future

They appreciate in value as with any classic car, classic minis appreciate in value over time. This is due to a number of factors, such as their limited production numbers, increasing rarity, and growing popularity among collectors. They are fun to drive.

The Mini Countryman might be an upmarket SUV, but it's actually priced very competitively among similar family cars. Entry level 'Classic' cars start at just under £30,000 and rise to £33,000 for the Sport trim. High-performance John Cooper Works models are much pricier at about £41,000, though.

According to Consumer Reports surveys, Mini Cooper released from 2006–2012 is considered the worst years. Having said that, there have been problems in the earlier 2000's as well. First and second-generation MINI's had quite a few problems, of which the most significant was the transmission malfunction.

Best Mini Countryman deals

Go for the base model for the best value for money. The Classic trim still looks smart but is cheaper than the others, and the Cooper engine is the best all-rounder in the range. It's the most economical petrol engine, has plenty of performance and is nice and quiet.

Customers often ask us, “Do MINIs have engine problems?” Just like any vehicle, a Mini Cooper can have some issues. Some models, including those produced between 2006 and 2012 tend to have lower predicted reliability scores. In particular, we often hear about 2010 Mini Cooper S engine problems.