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MINI Countryman road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a MINI Countryman? 100% of the 8 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a MINI Countryman?

Most used MINI Countryman in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 100% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Electric Countrymans now pay road tax too (the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025) — the same £200 standard rate. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (100%)
From April 2017
100% of stock
Median CO₂
129 g/km

Eight MINI Countryman models are currently available, spanning model years from 2017 to 2022. When purchasing one of these used cars, understanding how Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), or road tax, operates in the UK is essential. Unlike new cars, the VED rate for a used car is determined by its first-registration date, not the date you buy it. This means that a Countryman first registered before or after April 2017 will fall under different tax rules. The specific VED amount also depends on the car's fuel type and CO2 emissions. For cars first registered before 1 April 2017, the VED rate is based purely on the car's CO2 emissions band. However, for MINI Countryman models first registered from 1 April 2017 onwards, a different system applies. These cars initially pay a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a flat standard rate in subsequent years. Additionally, cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new are subject to an annual 'premium' surcharge for five years, from the second time the car is taxed. The government's exemption for fully electric cars is also changing, which may affect future VED costs for electric Countryman variants. Because VED rates are highly specific to each individual car's first registration date, fuel type, CO2 emissions, and original list price, we cannot state a general figure here. To get the precise VED amount for any MINI Countryman you are interested in, you should always check the specific car's details on the government's VED checker or within the vehicle's documentation.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

100% of MINI Countryman

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How MINI Countryman road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

MINI Countryman in stock now — from £10,995

Mini Countryman
Fair price

Mini Countryman

2017 Cooper Auto

PetrolAutomatic49,424 mi2017
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£13,495
cash

Chelmsford Car Company Limited·4.8 (155)· Chelmsford

Mini Countryman
Fair price

Mini Countryman

2017 Cooper S E All4 Auto

Petrol Electric HybridAutomatic41,866 mi2017
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£13,495
cash

Chelmsford Car Company Limited·4.8 (155)· Chelmsford

Mini Countryman

Mini Countryman

2019 Cooper S E All4 Sport Auto

Petrol Electric HybridAutomatic48,809 mi2019
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£14,295
cash

Chelmsford Car Company Limited·4.8 (155)· Chelmsford

Mini Countryman
Great price

Mini Countryman

2018 Cooper Auto

PetrolAutomatic12,706 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£15,795
cash

Chelmsford Car Company Limited·4.8 (155)· Chelmsford

Mini Countryman
Above market

Mini Countryman

2020 Cooper S All4 Sport Auto

PetrolAutomatic57,945 mi2020
£200/yr
£397/mo
£17,795
cash

Oaktree Motor Company·4.7 (193)· Cwmbran

Mini Countryman
Fair price

Mini Countryman

2021 John Cooper Works Auto

PetrolAutomatic70,000 mi2021
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£18,995
cash

Chelmsford Car Company Limited·4.8 (155)· Chelmsford

Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the MINI Countryman (Petrol, Diesel, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 611 recorded variants.

Performance
88–301 bhp
Power
4.9s
0–60 mph (fastest)
155 mph
Top speed
1,499–1,998 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
32.1–67 mpg
Fuel economy
40–185 g/km
CO₂
30 mi
Electric range (max)
£190
Road tax (VED)
8–38 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,299 mm
Length
2,005 mm
Width
1,557 mm
Height
2,670 mm
Wheelbase
1,470 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2017
51%
Safety assist

The MINI Countryman SUV (17-24) was tested by Euro NCAP in 2017 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £16,995
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
2.0 John Cooper Works ALL4 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol295 bhp35.8 - 36.2 mpg17730
2.0 S Classic ALL4 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol214 bhp40.9 - 42.8 mpg14825
1.5 C Exclusive [Level 3] 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol167 bhp45.6 - 47.9 mpg13321
2.0 John Cooper Works ALL4 Auto 5dAutomaticPetrol301 bhp34.4 - 37.2 mpg17433
2.0 Cooper S Classic [Comfort Pack] 5dManualPetrol175 bhp40.9 - 42.2 mpg15224
2.0 Cooper S Classic Auto 5dAutomaticPetrol175 bhp42.2 - 43.5 mpg14724
2.0 Cooper S Classic ALL4 Auto 5dAutomaticPetrol175 bhp39.2 - 40.4 mpg15925
2.0 Cooper D Classic ALL4 Auto 5dAutomaticDiesel147 bhp49.6 - 52.3 mpg14221
1.5 Cooper Classic 5dManualPetrol134 bhp42.8 - 44.8 mpg14317
1.5 Cooper Classic Auto 5dAutomaticPetrol134 bhp42.2 - 44.8 mpg14418
John Cooper Works (Navigation Plus Pack) Sport Automatic 5dAutomaticPetrol301 bhp32.1 - 34.9 mpg18538
Cooper S Classic All4 auto 5dAutomaticPetrol189 bhp36.2 - 37.2 mpg17323

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a MINI Countryman?
A MINI Countryman registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric MINI Countrymans pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the MINI Countryman?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered from 1 April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate, with a surcharge for cars that had a list price over £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many MINI Countrymans are currently for sale?
We currently have 4 MINI Countrymans available, ranging from model years 2018 to 2021, as of 4 September 2026.

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