Is the MINI Countryman ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 100,755 MOT tests, around 77% of MINI Countrymans still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 12% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 11%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 62% petrol, 34% diesel. Every petrol Countryman in the data (2010 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Countrymans are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 77%
- Likely charged
- 12%
- Depends on the car
- 11%
- MOT tests analysed
- 100,755
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Countryman ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Countrymans of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant454 tested | Likely compliant16 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant8,164 tested | Likely compliant207 tested | Likely compliant26 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant12,239 tested | Likely compliant917 tested | Likely compliant958 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant9,203 tested | Likely compliant2,495 tested | Likely compliant2,151 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant6,989 tested | Likely compliant3,028 tested | Likely compliant926 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant5,155 tested | Likely compliant4,112 tested | – |
| 2015 | Likely compliant4,470 tested | Check exact car4,770 tested | – |
| 2014 | Likely compliant6,206 tested | Check exact car6,785 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely compliant1,267 tested | Likely charged1,740 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely compliant2,800 tested | Likely charged4,348 tested | – |
| 2011 | Likely compliant4,552 tested | Likely charged5,231 tested | – |
| 2010 | Likely compliant889 tested | Likely charged600 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Countryman
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (62% of Countrymans tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (34% of Countrymans tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (4% of Countrymans tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Countrymans from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (11% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or MINI can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Countrymans fare at the MOT too: see the MINI Countryman MOT failure rate.
Buying a used MINI Countryman for London: what the MOT data shows
The MINI Countrymans in this data were first registered between 2010 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 14,115 tests (14% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
Countrymans from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 86% of the time, at an average of 43,226 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 76% of the time with 80,184 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Countrymans likely to comply are from 2016. 4,112 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 86% of the time and averaged 46,602 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Countryman's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (1.8% of tests); tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.8%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (1.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.6% of tests.
Overall, 85% of Countrymans passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 49,441 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other MINI models
About this data
Based on 100,755 first MOT tests of the MINI Countryman carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 100,755 MOT tests say about the MINI Countryman and London's ULEZ.
Is the MINI Countryman ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 77% of Countrymans on the road are likely compliant and 12% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Countryman years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Countrymans first registered from 2010 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Countryman ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Countrymans from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Countryman is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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