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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.
Emergency brake warning | 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 |
Complete tinted glass | Exterior Features |
Day/Night inside mirror | Exterior Features |
Daytime running lights | Exterior Features |
Electric windows | Exterior Features |
Fixed rear window | Exterior Features |
Part body colour front bumper | Exterior Features |
Quad beam headlamps | Exterior Features |
Rear bumper with integral step | Exterior Features |
Rear mudflaps | Exterior Features |
Roof marker lights | Exterior Features |
Side marker lamps | Exterior Features |
Unperforated cab back panel | Exterior Features |
Wide bodyside mouldings | Exterior Features |
Easy clean rubber floor covering in cab | Interior Features |
Glove box lid | Interior Features |
Header courtesy lights | Interior Features |
Low roof line | Interior Features |
Molded gear shift knob | Interior Features |
Partial molded headliner | Interior Features |
Partial rubber inside floor cover | Interior Features |
Reach and rake adjustable steering column | Interior Features |
Recirculation heater | Interior Features |
Tablet holder | Interior Features |
Interior trim accent pack A - Transit | Packs |
Driver seatbelt reminder | Safety |
Deadlocks | Security |
Remote central locking | Security |
2 x 12V power outlets | Technical |
ABS | Technical |
Confuigurable interior light/battery saver - 10 Min | Technical |
Curve control | Technical |
Electronic dynamic cornering control | Technical |
ESP + Hill start assist | Technical |
Rear axle Alt A - Narrow track | Technical |
Side wind mitigation | Technical |
16" steel wheels | Wheels |
Tyre repair kit | Wheels |
Metallic - Agate black |
Metallic - Chrome blue |
Metallic - Diffused silver |
Metallic - Magnetic |
Metallic - Moondust silver |
Premium - Matt grey |
Solid - Frozen white |
Special solid - Blazer blue |
Special solid - Race red |
SVO special - Custom |
SVO Special solid - Saffron yellow |
Ashtray | |||
Cigar lighter | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) | |||
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion | |||
Vinyl seat trim | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) | |||
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags | |||
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) | |||
Quadrant 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 (fore/aft) | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
4 way heated passenger seat | |||
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
Auxiliary fuse panel | |||
4 way single passenger seat (fore/aft, recline) | |||
8 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline,up/down, tilt) with armrest | |||
Orange seat bellts | |||
8 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline,up/down, tilt) with armrest | |||
Fixed dual passenger seat | |||
Orange seat bellts | |||
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 | |||
AGM batteries, 2 X AGM H8 95ah 850CCA | |||
Programmable battery guard | |||
RPM engine control | |||
Beacon switch | |||
Wiring for Beacons in front and rear | |||
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 | |||
Auxiliary fuse panel | |||
Enhanced interface connector | |||
Modified vehicle wiring harness | |||
Programmable Interface Module | |||
Side lamp pack kit | |||
Single H8 AGM battery | |||
Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windshield wiper | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping aid | |||
Quickclear windscreen | |||
Adaptive cruise control | |||
Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windshield wiper | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping aid | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windshield wiper | |||
Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping aid | |||
Navigation centre | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windshield wiper | |||
Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping aid | |||
Navigation centre | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
SVO rear video camera and prep Kit | |||
Heavy duty 1850kg front axle | |||
Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windshield wiper | |||
Cruise control | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping aid | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Beacon switch | |||
Enhanced cut off relay | |||
Wiring for Beacons in front and rear | |||
Registration Fee | On The Road | 55 | 0 |
Delivery | On The Road | 550.83333333333337 | 110.16666666666663 |
Twelve Months Road Tax | On The Road | 290 | 0 |
4.2" Monochrome TFT non touch screen with new SYNC 4 system, DAB/AM/FM radio with 2 x USB, bluetooth, emergency assistance | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Easy fuel capless refuelling system | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Navigation system | Driver Convenience | 2290 | 458 |
Programmable Interface Module | Driver Convenience | 65 | 13 |
Reverse gear alarm | Driver Convenience | 50 | 10 |
Smart digital tachograph | Driver Convenience | 500 | 100 |
TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system) | Driver Convenience | 100 | 20 |
Trip computer | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Touchscreen control packaged in the rear view mirror fixing + AutoFord Programmable battery guard control and real time vehicle data | Entertainment | 265 | 53 |
Auxiliary fuel port | Exterior Features | 250 | 50 |
Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights | Exterior Features | 550 | 110 |
Black dual manual signal mirrors | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Driver large head/short arm mirror | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Engine Underbody Protection | Exterior Features | 200 | 40 |
Foldable power heated short arm door mirrors | Exterior Features | 175 | 35 |
Front fog lamps | Exterior Features | 95 | 19 |
Front mud flaps | Exterior Features | 55 | 11 |
Fuel filler standard nozzle | Exterior Features | 30 | 6 |
Halogen headlamps | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Long arm exterior mirrors | Exterior Features | 50 | 10 |
Metallic paint | Exterior Features | 650 | 130 |
Power door mirrors | Exterior Features | 50 | 10 |
Power heated door mirrors | Exterior Features | 175 | 35 |
Premium paint | Exterior Features | 650 | 130 |
Quickclear heated windscreen with dual power heated signal mirrors and electric windshield defroster | Exterior Features | 275 | 55 |
Solid paint | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Special solid paint | Exterior Features | 300 | 60 |
SVO special paint | Exterior Features | 800 | 160 |
SVO special solid paint | Exterior Features | 800 | 160 |
Trailer tow attachments | Exterior Features | 325 | 65 |
Trailer tow electrics | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
8 way driver adjust seat with armrest | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat stowage | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
Less passenger seat | Interior Features | -75 | -15 |
Manual air conditioning | Interior Features | 800 | 160 |
Overhead storage 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 |
Semi auto air conditioning + 12" touch screen, new SYNC 4 system, DAB/AM/FM radio, 2xUSB, bluetooth, emergency assistance, Apple Carplay/Android Auto | Interior Features | 1665 | 333 |
350 Heavy duty (HD) pack - Transit | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Ambulance donor pack A - Transit | Packs | 1250 | 250 |
Ambulance donor pack C - Transit | Packs | 525 | 105 |
Converter high power supply system pack - Transit | Packs | 345 | 69 |
Driver assist pack with Adaptive cruise control - Transit | Packs | 1145 | 229 |
Driver assist pack with Intelligent adaptive cruise control - Transit | Packs | 3475 | 695 |
Driver assistance pack 26 - Transit | Packs | 4115 | 823 |
Driver assistance pack 7 - Transit | Packs | 735 | 147 |
Driver assistance pack 8 - Transit | Packs | 845 | 169 |
Enhanced electronic interface pack - Transit | Packs | 200 | 40 |
Refrigeration unit prep pack - Transit | Packs | 30 | 6 |
Seat pack 10 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 525 | 105 |
Seat pack 11 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 535 | 107 |
Seat pack 2 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 65 | 13 |
Seat Pack 3 - Orange seat belts - Single passenger seat | Packs | 25 | 5 |
Seat pack 3 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Seat Pack 4 - Orange seat belts - Dual passenger seat | Packs | 25 | 5 |
Seat pack 4 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 7 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 10 | 2 |
Seat pack 8 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 100 | 20 |
Seat pack 9 - Transit Chassis | Packs | 110 | 22 |
Smokers pack - Transit | Packs | 35 | 7 |
SVO rear tail lift prep pack - Transit | Packs | 560 | 112 |
Twin beacon preparation pack - Transit | Packs | 130 | 26 |
Metallic - Agate black | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Chrome blue | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Diffused silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Magnetic | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Moondust silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Premium - Matt grey | 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 |
SVO Special solid - Saffron yellow | Paintwork | 800 | 160 |
Fire extinguisher fixings | Safety | 10 | 2 |
First aid kit | Safety | 25 | 5 |
Passenger airbag includes passenger airbag deactivation switch | Safety | 200 | 40 |
Wiring harnesses | Safety | 200 | 40 |
2nd remote key | Security | 35 | 7 |
Configurable unlocking 3 | Security | 130 | 26 |
Configurable unlocking 7 | Security | 50 | 10 |
Fleet key | Security | 10 | 2 |
Perimeter alarm | Security | 150 | 30 |
Single door locking | Security | 0 | 0 |
Thatcham category 1 alarm with 2nd remote key | Security | 250 | 50 |
TVL Antipick Replock | Security | 200 | 40 |
Two stage unlocking with slam locking | Security | 85 | 17 |
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 |
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 alternator | Technical | 120 | 24 |
Extra heavy duty battery | Technical | 220 | 44 |
H8 AGM deep cycle battery | Technical | 110 | 22 |
Heavy duty battery | Technical | 100 | 20 |
Heavy duty front axle | Technical | 350 | 70 |
Heavy duty starter motor (-29) | Technical | 75 | 15 |
Mechanical parking brake | Technical | 0 | 0 |
Medium AGM twin 80AH Battery | Technical | 200 | 40 |
Programmable battery guard | Technical | 150 | 30 |
Single AGM battery | Technical | 0 | 0 |
Smart acceleration control | Technical | 50 | 10 |
Cloth - Ebony | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 10 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 525 | 105 |
Seat pack 11 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 535 | 107 |
Seat Pack 2 - Vinyl seat trim - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 65 | 13 |
Seat pack 3 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 4 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 7 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 10 | 2 |
Seat pack 8 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 100 | 20 |
Seat pack 9 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 110 | 22 |
All weather tyres | Wheels | 400 | 80 |
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 |
Automatic Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | No |
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 | 6 SPEED |
Manual Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
Number of Valves | Engine and Drive Train | 16 |
Valve gear | Engine and Drive Train | DOHC |
EC | Fuel Consumption - ICE | No |
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 |
Running Cost League Headings | General | Not Available |
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 |
Top Speed | Performance | Not Available |
Emissions Test Cycle | Test Cycles | WLTP |
Alloys? | Tyres | No |
Automatic Clutch | Tyres | No |
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 | 2208 |
Height (including roof rails) | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 7577 |
Load Deck Height | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Load Height | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Load Length | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Load Width | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Lower Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Rear Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Rear Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 2032 |
Side Load Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Side Load Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | Vehicle Dimensions | 15.8 |
Upper Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Wheelbase | Vehicle Dimensions | 4522 |
Width (excluding mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2066 |
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 | 7000 |
Gross Vehicle Weight | Weight and Capacities | 3500 |
Load Space Volume | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
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. Roof Load | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | Weight and Capacities | 750 |
Minimum Kerbweight | Weight and Capacities | 2203 |
No. of Seats | Weight and Capacities | 3 |
Payload | Weight and Capacities | 1297 |
Plated 2nd Axle | Weight and Capacities | 2250 |
Plated Front Axle | Weight and Capacities | 1850 |
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.
5dr SUV (1.6 petrol/2.0 diesel [One/ Cooper / Cooper S/ Cooper SD/ JCW])
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.
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
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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.
(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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