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MINI Countryman buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used MINI Countryman costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 149 for sale right now.

Typical asking price€26,900€8,500–€44,600 for most
For sale now14921% diesel
In short: the MINI Countryman has no especially costly known faults and its most common engine usually lasts about 300k km.

Our take on the MINI Countryman

A 2023 MINI Countryman typically advertises at €33,900 and a 2018 one at €15,950, so it loses roughly 14% of its value a year at that age. The 1.5 hybrid is the most common engine (45% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.

Check a MINI Countryman's priceNCT pass rate by year

Used MINI Countryman prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

YearTypical priceTypical mileageFor sale
2026€45,9505k km16
2025€41,95010k km12
2024€39,00032k km16
2023€33,90073k km16
2022€29,50078k km15
2021€26,90093k km9
2020€21,000121k km7
2019€17,950128k km10
2018€15,950134k km10
2017€14,950126k km7
2015€10,500148k km6
2014€9,000184k km8
2013€5,950195k km7

Common MINI Countryman problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500

Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.

Engines and how long they last

EngineUsually lastsMotor tax / yearFor sale
1.5 Hybrid~300k km~€18036
1.5 Petrol~300k km~€27021
2.0 Diesel~320k km~€20016
1.6 Diesel~320k km~€1907

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts for the MINI Countryman

Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.

Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils

Quick bits on Amazon

Faster delivery for small things.

Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter

Before you buy a used MINI Countryman

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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