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Ford Transit 350 L3 Diesel Rwd 2.0 Ecoblue 170ps H3 Hd Emissions Trend Van Auto

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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.

Standard Equipment

Bluetooth Driver Convenience
Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter, leather steering wheel and trip computer Driver Convenience
Curvature Control Driver Convenience
Emergency brake warning Driver Convenience
Lane departure warning system Driver Convenience
Lane keeping aid Driver Convenience
PAS Driver Convenience
Selectable drive mode Driver Convenience
Vehicle maintenance monitor Driver Convenience
Warning lights Driver Convenience
Audio controls mounted on steering wheel Entertainment
Automatic lights and wipers Exterior Features
Front fog lamps Exterior Features
Heated windscreen Exterior Features
High mounted stop lamp Exterior Features
High roof line Exterior Features
Kerbside side load doors Exterior Features
Power windows Exterior Features
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster Exterior Features
Rear bumper with integral step Exterior Features
Rear mudflaps Exterior Features
Rear splash guards Exterior Features
Silver front grille Exterior Features
Wide bodyside mouldings Exterior Features
Driver's armrest Interior Features
Dual passenger seat tray and table Interior Features
Glovebox with A4 file storage Interior Features
Lockable glove box Interior Features
Radio with remote stalks Interior Features
Reach and rake adjustable steering column Interior Features
Storage box under dual passenger seat Interior Features
Driver assistance pack 9 - Transit Packs
Seatbelt reminder on front seats and fixed rear seats Safety
2nd remote key Security
2 x 12V power outlets Technical
ABS + ESP + Hill start assist Technical
Electronic dynamic cornering control Technical
Side wind mitigation Technical
Ful wheel covers Wheels
Single rear wheels Wheels

Colour and Trim

Metallic - Agate black
Metallic - Chrome blue
Metallic - Diffused silver
Metallic - Grey Matter
Metallic - Magnetic
Metallic - Moondust silver
Solid - Frozen white
Special solid - Blazer blue
Special solid - Race red
SVO special - Custom

Options

Ashtray
Cigar lighter
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment
Capitol City cloth upholstery
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion
4 way power heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment
Capitol City cloth upholstery
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt)
Capitol City cloth upholstery
Single passenger seat (fore/aft)
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment
4 way heated passenger seat
4 way heated passenger seat
4 way power heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags
Load box LED lights (x4)
Shoulder height cargo area trim boards
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment
Capitol City cloth upholstery
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion
10 tie-down hooks
Multifunctional loadfloor (two piece wooden floor and aluminium airline rails integrated in the floor)
Multifunctional side rails fixed at the inner body side complete rear trim board
Wheel arch claddings
Airline rails fixed in mid position left and right body side
Multifunctional loadfloor (two piece wooden floor and aluminium airline rails integrated in the floor)
Multiple fixing points for secure fixing of load items in the side walls and at the load floor
Auxiliary fuse panel
1 DIN mini overhead console
Auxiliary fuse panel
Beacon switch installation
Enhanced interface connector
Fixed rear window
Front passenger airbag
Heavy duty alternator
Rear auxilliary power point socket
Removed side panel trim
TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system)
Twin H7 AGM batteries
1 DIN mini overhead console
Auxiliary fuse panel
Beacon switch installation
Auxiliary fuse panel
Enhanced interface connector
Front manual air conditioning
Front passenger airbag
H8 AGM deep cycle battery
Heavy duty alternator
Power door locks
Rear auxilliary power point socket
Rear view camera
Removed cargo stowage rails
Removed compartment panel trim
Removed load area protection kit
Thatcham category 1 lock
Vent system with blower
Anti-skid phenolic floor
One sliding load door in kerbside
Pullout vice
Shelves with retainable boxes
side lining
Standard bulkhead
Storage cabinets
Venting for transporting gas cylinders
Auxiliary fuse panel
Delete bulkhead
Modified vehicle wiring harness
Single H8 AGM battery
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation
Blind spot Information System (BLIS)
Cross traffic alert
High mounted LED downlighter
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
Power folding door mirrors
Rear view camera
Side parking sensors
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation
360 degree camera
Blind spot Information System (BLIS)
Cross traffic alert
High mounted LED downlighter
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
Power folding door mirrors
Rear view camera
Reverse brake assist plus
Side parking sensors
Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system)
Automatic headlights
Cruise control
Front and rear parking aid + front fog lamps
Lane departure warning system
Latch shields and slam handles
Replock
Latch shields and slam handles
Replock
Deadlocks
Hook locks
Loom guard
Replock
Deadlocks
Hook locks
Loom guard
Replock
Deadlocks
Hook locks
Loom guard
Replock
Deadlocks
Hook locks
Loom guard
Replock
Armourshell
Deadlocks
Loom guard
Replock
Armourshell
Deadlocks
Loom guard
Replock
Automatic emergency braking system
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windscreen wipers
Cruise control
Front fog lamps
Front parking aid
High mounted LED downlighter
Lane departure warning system
Lane keeping assist
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster
Rear view camera
Reverse parking sensor
Automatic air conditioning
Automatic emergency braking system
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windscreen wipers
Cruise control
Front fog lamps
Front parking aid
High mounted LED downlighter
Lane departure warning system
Lane keeping assist
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster
Rear parking aid
Surround camera system
Automatic air conditioning
Automatic emergency braking system
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windscreen wipers
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite
Cruise control
Front fog lamps
Front parking aid
High mounted LED downlighter
Lane change assist
Lane departure warning system
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster
Rear parking aid
Rear view camera
Side park assist
Adaptive cruise control
Automatic air conditioning
Automatic emergency braking system
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windscreen wipers
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite
Front fog lamps
Front parking aid
High mounted LED downlighter
Lane departure warning system
Lane keep assist
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster
Rear parking aid
Rear view camera
Side park assist
Adaptive cruise control
Advanced automatic park system
Automatic air conditioning
Automatic emergency braking system
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windscreen wipers
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite
Front fog lamps
Front parking aid
High mounted LED downlighter
Lane change assist
Lane departure warning system
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster
Rear parking aid
Rear view camera
Side park assist
Adaptive cruise control
Automatic air conditioning
Automatic emergency braking system
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windscreen wipers
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite
Front fog lamps
Front parking aid
High mounted LED downlighter
Lane change assist
Lane departure warning system
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster
Rear parking aid
Reverse brake assist
Side park assist
Surround camera system
Adaptive cruise control
Automated parking system
Automatic air conditioning
Automatic emergency braking system
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windscreen wipers
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite
Front fog lamps
Front parking aid
High mounted LED downlighter
Lane change assist
Lane departure warning system
Navigation centre
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster
Rear parking aid
Reverse brake assist
Side park assist
Surround camera system
Registration Fee On The Road 55 0
Delivery On The Road 550.83333333333337 110.16666666666663
Twelve Months Road Tax On The Road 290 0
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation Driver Convenience 0 0
Easy fuel capless refuelling system Driver Convenience 0 0
Navigation system Driver Convenience 625 125
Reverse gear alarm Driver Convenience 50 10
Standard fuelling nozzle instead of easy fuel Driver Convenience 30 6
Tyre pressure monitor Driver Convenience 100 20
Touchscreen control packaged in the rear view mirror fixing + AutoFord Programmable battery guard control and real time vehicle data Entertainment 265 53
180 degree opening rear doors Exterior Features 0 0
270 Degree opening cargo rear doors Exterior Features 250 50
Auxiliary fuel port Exterior Features 250 50
Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights Exterior Features 550 110
Daytime running lights Exterior Features 0 0
Digital rear view mirror Exterior Features 685 137
Dual side load doors - unglazed van Exterior Features 300 60
Electronic high visibilty panels Exterior Features 1250 250
Fixed glazed dual side load doors Exterior Features 550 110
Front mud flaps Exterior Features 55 11
Glazed Rear Cargo Doors including rear screen defrost Exterior Features 100 20
Ladder rack at rear Exterior Features 275 55
Metallic paint Exterior Features 650 130
Power foldable and heated door mirrors Exterior Features 75 15
Power heated door mirrors Exterior Features 0 0
Power side load door Exterior Features 690 138
Power side step (Kerbside only) Exterior Features 660 132
Rear wash/wipe Exterior Features 150 30
Rear window protection grille for glazed rear doors Exterior Features 175 35
Solid paint Exterior Features 0 0
Special solid paint Exterior Features 300 60
SVO special paint Exterior Features 800 160
Trailer tow attachments Exterior Features 325 65
Trailer tow electrics Exterior Features 100 20
Wider opening rear doors with one rear cargo door Exterior Features 250 50
Cargo area management system 1 Interior Features 600 120
Cargo area management system 2 Interior Features 1350 270
Easy clean load floor Interior Features 150 30
Ford branded Tie down hooks (pack of 10) Interior Features 50 10
Full steel bulkhead Interior Features 0 0
Interior roof rack / Interior Overhead stowage Interior Features 325 65
Less easy clean load floor Interior Features 0 0
Less passenger seat Interior Features -75 -15
Load box LED lights (x4) Interior Features 150 30
Load Compartment Light - LED Airline Rail Interior Features 270 54
Load space divider/ Interior partition Interior Features 475 95
Multi-functional load floor Interior Features 800 160
Overhead console Interior Features 0 0
Overload Protection system on board weighing system + Optimises loads by maximising payload capacity and load distribution overloading the vehicle Interior Features 1500 300
Polymer moulded bulkhead Interior Features 25 5
Polymer moulded glazed bulkhead Interior Features 60 12
Rear air conditioning includes Manual air conditioning and cargo area magement system 1 and 3 Pin Power point convertor Interior Features 450 90
Semi-automatic air conditioning Interior Features 0 0
Shoulder height cargo area trim boards Interior Features 120 24
Wooden load floor Interior Features 400 80
Advance pack basic - Transit Packs 0 0
Advanced Pack 1 Camera - Transit Packs 230 46
Advanced Pack 1b 360 Camera - Transit Packs 585 117
Advanced Pack 2 Camera + BLIS - Transit L2 and L3 Packs 880 176
Advanced Pack 3 - ACC, Camera + BLIS - Transit Packs 1180 236
Advanced Pack 3 with parking - Transit Packs 1400 280
Advanced Pack 3b ACC, 360 Camera + BLIS + RBA - Transit Packs 1400 280
Ambulance donor pack A - Transit Van Packs 1250 250
Ambulance donor pack C - Transit Packs 525 105
Beacon preparation pack - Transit Packs 130 26
Enhanced electronic interface pack - Transit Packs 200 40
Express delivery pack 1(Loadspace compartment system 1) - LWB/MWB Packs 1600 320
Load area protection kit - Transit Packs 400 80
Load Retention pack - Transit Packs 1600 320
Mobile workshop pack - Transit Packs 2700 540
Refrigeration unit pre pack - Transit Van Packs 30 6
Seat pack 12 - Transit Packs 0 0
Seat pack 13 - Transit Packs 0 0
Seat pack 14 - Transit Packs 105 21
Seat pack 15 - Transit Packs 100 20
Seat pack 27 - Transit Packs 580 116
Seat pack 29 - Transit Packs 575 115
Smokers pack - Transit Packs 35 7
TVL Armourshell Security Pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door Packs 940 188
TVL Armourshell Security Pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door Packs 750 150
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door Packs 680 136
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door and Tailgate Packs 755 151
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door Packs 575 115
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door and Tailgate Packs 650 130
TVL slam handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door Packs 1040 208
TVL slam handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door Packs 730 146
Ultimate Pack 1 - Transit Packs 1840 368
Ultimate Pack 2 - Transit Packs 2065 413
Ultimate Pack 2 with act. Park - Transit Packs 2290 458
Metallic - Agate black Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Chrome blue Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Diffused silver Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Grey Matter Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Magnetic Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Moondust silver Paintwork 650 130
Solid - Frozen white Paintwork 0 0
Special solid - Blazer blue Paintwork 300 60
Special solid - Race red Paintwork 300 60
SVO special - Custom Paintwork 800 160
AGM Deep cycle battery Safety 110 22
Fire extinguisher fixings Safety 10 2
First aid kit Safety 25 5
Passenger airbag includes passenger airbag deactivation switch Safety 200 40
Power close latch Safety 155 31
Wiring harnesses Safety 200 40
Fleet key Security 10 2
Perimeter alarm Security 150 30
Remote central dead - locking Security 0 0
Thatcham category 1 alarm with full steel bulkhead and 2nd remote key Security 250 50
Thatcham category 1 alarm with glazed bulkhead and 2nd remote key Security 250 50
TVL Antipick Replock Security 200 40
12v rear auxiliary power point socket Technical 30 6
3 Pin point power converter - 230V/400W Technical 60 12
56MPH engine governor Technical 65 13
62MPH engine governor Technical 65 13
70MPH engine governor Technical 65 13
75MPH engine governor Technical 65 13
Auxiliary fuse panel Technical 70 14
Auxiliary instrument panel console - 2 DIN Horizontal Technical 55 11
DPF manual regeneration Technical 430 86
Engine RPM controller Technical 55 11
Extra heavy duty battery Technical 220 44
Extra heavy duty alternator Technical 0 0
Heavy duty battery Technical 100 20
Heavy duty front axle Technical 350 70
Heavy duty starter motor (-29 degree C) Technical 75 15
Mechanical parking brake Technical 0 0
Medium duty battery Technical 200 40
Pro power onboard Technical 900 180
Programmable battery guard Technical 150 30
Smart acceleration control Technical 50 10
Seat pack 12 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony Trim 0 0
Seat pack 13 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony Trim 0 0
Seat pack 15 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony Trim 100 20
Seat pack 29 - Capitol City Cloth - Ebony Trim 575 115
16" alloy wheels Wheels 525 105
16" steel wheels Wheels 0 0
All weather tyres Wheels 400 80
Less steel spare wheel Wheels 0 0
Steel spare wheel Wheels 135 27
Tyre repair kit Wheels 0 0

Technical

CO Emissions - ICE Not Available
HC Emissions - ICE Not Available
HC+NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Noise Level dB(A) Emissions - ICE Not Available
NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Particles Emissions - ICE Not Available
Standard Euro Emissions Emissions - ICE EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb Emissions - ICE 305
Automatic Transmission Engine and Drive Train Yes
Catalytic Convertor Engine and Drive Train Yes
CC Engine and Drive Train 1996
Cooling System Engine and Drive Train WATER
Cylinder Layout Engine and Drive Train IN-LINE
Cylinders Engine and Drive Train 4
Engine Layout Engine and Drive Train FRONT TRANSVERSE
Engine Make Engine and Drive Train Not Available
Fuel Delivery Engine and Drive Train COMMON RAIL
Fuel Type Engine and Drive Train DIESEL
Gears Engine and Drive Train 10 SPEED
Manual Transmission Engine and Drive Train No
Number of Valves Engine and Drive Train 16
Valve gear Engine and Drive Train DOHC
EC Fuel Consumption - ICE No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 11.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High Fuel Consumption - ICE 11.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH Fuel Consumption - ICE 10.3
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL Fuel Consumption - ICE 10.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 24.4
WLTP - MPG - High Fuel Consumption - ICE 23.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH Fuel Consumption - ICE 27.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL Fuel Consumption - ICE 27.7
Alternative Fuel Qualifying General No
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern? General No
Badge Engine CC General 2.0
Badge Power General 170
Based On ID General Not Available
Chassis Engine Number General Not Available
Clutch General SINGLE DRY PLATE
Coin Description General Not Available
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code General Not Available
Coin Power Output Code General Not Available
Coin Series General Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Description Code General Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Name Code General Not Available
Exhaust System General EGR
Front Brakes General DISCS
Front Suspension General MACPHERSON STRUTS
Generation Mark General 4
Ghost model for valuation purposes General No
Hand Brake General REAR WHEELS
Insurance Group 1 General Not Available
Insurance Group 2 General Not Available
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 General Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV General Gold
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist % General 68
Rear Brakes General DISCS
Rear Suspension General LEAF SPRINGS
Service Interval Frequency - Months General 24
Service Interval Mileage General 25000
Special Edition General No
Special Order General No
Steering General RACK AND PINION
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months General 120
Timing Belt Interval Mileage General 150000
Vehicle Homologation Class General N1
Vin/Frame No. General Not Available
0 to 62 Performance Not Available
BHP Performance 170
Engine Power KW Performance 125
Engine Torque LBS.FT Performance 288
Engine Torque MKG Performance 39.8
Engine Torque NM Performance 390
Top Speed Performance Not Available
Emissions Test Cycle Test Cycles WLTP
RDE Certification Level Test Cycles RDE 2
Alloys? Tyres No
Automatic Clutch Tyres Yes
Plated 3rd Axle Tyres Not Available
Plated 4th Axle Tyres Not Available
Space Saver? Tyres No
Tyre Make Tyres Not Available
Tyre Size Spare Tyres TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style Tyres Not Available
Wheel Type Tyres 16" STEEL
Front Overhang Vehicle Dimensions 1023
Height Vehicle Dimensions 2769
Height (including roof rails) Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Length Vehicle Dimensions 5981
Load Deck Height Vehicle Dimensions 692
Load Height Vehicle Dimensions 2025
Load Length Vehicle Dimensions 3494
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches Vehicle Dimensions 1392
Load Width Vehicle Dimensions 1784
Rear Door Height Vehicle Dimensions 1887
Rear Overhang Vehicle Dimensions 1208
Side Load Door Height Vehicle Dimensions 1600
Side Load Door Width Vehicle Dimensions 1300
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb Vehicle Dimensions 13.3
Upper Rear Door Width Vehicle Dimensions 1565
Wheelbase Vehicle Dimensions 3750
Width (excluding mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 2059
Width (including mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 2474
Boot Capacity Saloons Weight and Capacities Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) Weight and Capacities 70
Gross Train Weight Weight and Capacities 5650
Gross Vehicle Weight Weight and Capacities 3500
Load Space Volume Weight and Capacities 12.4
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up Weight and Capacities Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked Weight and Capacities 750
Minimum Kerbweight Weight and Capacities 2865
No. of Seats Weight and Capacities 3
Payload Weight and Capacities 635

Independent Review

Ten Second Review

With decent room for four and a good boot, the first generation MINI Countryman opened the possibility of MINI ownership up to buyers who found the smaller models in the range too impractical. It especially targeted buyers thinking of Qashqai-class SUV-style Crossover models, bringing them more performance, sharper handling and all the cute retro design cues that have underpinned this brand's success. Let's check this model out as a used car buy.

Background

5dr SUV (1.6 petrol/2.0 diesel [One/ Cooper / Cooper S/ Cooper SD/ JCW])

Driving Experience

Back in the late Sixties, Sir Alec Issigonis, designer of the original British Mini, was faced with a rather difficult task. His little city runabout was a huge success, driven and loved by everyone from Peter Sellers to the Beatles, but beyond it, there was little for family owners to move on to. What was needed was a five-door, four-metre-long sister model that still kept much of the Mini's cleverness. And the result was the Austin Maxi. Forty years on, BMW, by then the owner of the MINI marque, found itself faced with a similar issue. Their new turn of the century MINI Hatch was a hit but it couldn't offer five proper doors or decent space for rear passengers or luggage. Hence the need for this model, a MINI that could - the Countryman. At the time of the original version's 2010 launch, never had anything badged 'MINI' ventured to such a size - or boasted anything like this car's level of five-door practicality. Fully 37cms longer, 10cm wider and 15cm taller than a standard three-door version, this was easily the biggest model the brand had ever built. Its name is borrowed from the old Austin designation for estate cars in times past, models with quaint wood adornment on their rear ends. But this was no Countryman for old men, appealing instead to the youthful, vibrant Crossover market, full of Qashqai-class cars that mixed design ideas from ordinary family hatchbacks and 4x4s to produce practical on-road transport with a dash of off-road ruggedness thrown in. The MK1 model Countryman was mildly updated in 2015, then replaced early in 2017 by a larger second generation version.

Design and Build

Anyone still clinging to vestiges of Britishness in the modernday MINI brand will be a little discomforted by this Countryman. The minimal design cues shared between current-day hatch and the Issigonis original are forgotten here. Unlike other modern MINIs, it was never even built in Blighty, though potential owners will be cheered by the news that early versions rolled along Austrian production lines alongside £150,000 Aston Martin Rapides. Which is not to say that brand identity has been lost. Quite the opposite in fact. Look around and all the usual MINI traits are very much in evidence, from the foursquare stance with wheels pushed right out to the extremities to the unmistakable font end with its rounded headlamps. Everything was scaled up for this larger five-door car though and back in 2010 at this model's original launch, the wheelbase and the overall height of this car was far in excess of anything that this marque had tried before. And it's the same inside, where a stretched floorplan means that at last in this model, a MINI could offer you two proper rear doors and a back seat that two fully-sized adults could get comfortable in. Many buyers were satisfied with two individual rear seats in this car, but for original purchasers, there was also the option of a rear bench, theoretically big enough for three (provided that the middle occupant is a fairly small child). That does mean however, doing without the full extent of a novel centre rail system onto which all manner of (mostly optional) items can be clipped. Most Countryman models you'll find will have cupholders and a sunglasses-holder attached to it, but buyers who made free with the options list could clip on everything from iPhone chargers to dog bowls. The rear seats can recline for greater comfort on longer journeys and slide backwards and forwards so that you can have a large boot or plenty of legroom. Sadly, there's not quite enough space for you to have both at the same time. Still, the VW Golf-rivalling 350-450-litres you do get is double that of an ordinary MINI from this MK1 model Countryman's era, even if the seats-folded total of 1170-litres isn't especially class-competitive. There's a bit of a step up in the boot floor with the seats down too. Up-front, all the expected MINI design cues are present and correct. With the exception of the rather awkward-to-use aircraft-style handbrake, owners familiar with the brand's smaller models will feel right at home. There's the usual over-sized speedometer, here with an optional high definition colour screen at its centre that displays the clever MINI Connected system, capable of replicating everything on your iPhone for easy reference as you drive. Plus the usual (and initially slightly confusing) chromed controls for windows, air conditioning and locking, are all clustered together. What To Look For

Market and Model

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Cost of Ownership

Generally, the MINI Countryman owners we came across in our buyers' survey were pretty satisfied but inevitably, we did come across a few issues. There are various reports of dashboard creaks over bumps, so look out for that on your testdrive, along with the annoying buzzing sound from the doors that one owner we found had to endure. There have been reports of heavy clutch wear on 'ALL4' 4WD models, though that's not such an issue on post-2012 models, which had a more durable clutch assembly. The outside chrome trim apparently has a tendency to peel on the belt line and there have been reports of surface rust taking hold on some components, specifically the water pump and the wheel nuts. Plus corrosion has been reported on the optional two-tone alloy wheels. Finally, we came across a couple of owners who reported that the interior reading lights had a mind of their own, switching on when the car was locked.

Summary

(approx based on a 2012 MINI Countryman Cooper D 112bhp excl. VAT) Brake pads are between £30-£45 for cheap brands and up to £65 if you want an expensive make. Brake discs start in the £40 to £70 bracket, but you can pay in the £80 to £110 bracket for pricier brands. Brake callipers sell at around £100. A drive belt is around £12-£15. Air filters sit in the £16-£20 bracket. Oil filters cost between £10 and £22 depending on brand. A wiper blade set is around £4-£15, while a thermostat would be around £35 to £45, though a pricier brand item could cost you up to £85. A timing chain would cost around £28-£55, though a pricier brand item could cost up to £217. A radiator would set you back about £245, while a fuel filter would cost in the £25 to £40 bracket.

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