Mini Countryman Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
A genuinely common, well-documented failure point: the upper passenger-side hydraulic mount often fails prematurely between 30,000 and 80,000 miles — plus a safety point about continued driving risking other damage, and an honest account of a dealer initially dismissing the noise as normal.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — engine mount (aftermarket) Metzger 8054314 / Maxgear 40-0711
| Engine Mount — Rear (aftermarket) | Maxgear 40-0711, Original Imperium 38553 |
|---|---|
| Engine Mount — Other mounts (position not stated) (aftermarket) | Maxgear 40-0738 (DSG/dual-clutch), Sasic 2700148 |
| Engine Mount — Left lower (aftermarket) | Metzger 8054314 (auto) |
| Genuine (OE) number | Not quoted in the catalogue listings — mounts differ by engine and gearbox, so order the genuine ones against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | The listing above shows examples for the engines checked; petrol, diesel, manual and automatic versions often use different mounts, and cars usually have more than one mount. |
Mini Countryman Engine Mount: What It Does
Engine mounts secure the engine and transmission to the chassis while absorbing vibration and movement, preventing that vibration from transferring directly into the cabin. Most versions of the Countryman use several mounts working together — typically at least one on each side of the engine plus a torque mount — and a single failed mount can throw off the whole assembly's balance.
Mini Countryman Engine Mount: Watch: Replacing It
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A Genuinely Common, Well-Documented Failure Point Worth Knowing About — Mini Countryman Engine Mount
If you're facing excessive vibration at idle or a clunking noise when accelerating or shifting gears, this is genuinely worth knowing: the upper passenger-side hydraulic engine mount is a very common, widely documented failure point across this model range, often failing prematurely somewhere between 30,000 and 80,000 miles — considerably earlier than you might expect for a component like this. Worth checking this specific mount first if you're facing these symptoms, particularly if the vibration or noise seems to come more from the right-hand side of the engine bay.
It's also genuinely worth knowing a specific, useful detail: there's a documented, improved revision of this mount with its own specific part number, worth checking your receipt or invoice against to confirm you've received the newer design rather than an older, potentially less durable version. It's also genuinely worth knowing an honest account worth bearing in mind: one documented case saw a technician initially unable to identify the specific noise being described, assuming it was simply normal body flex or suspension movement — only for the car to later be found to have a completely torn engine mount once properly investigated. Worth being persistent in describing the exact noise and conditions if an initial inspection doesn't immediately find the cause.
Mini Countryman Engine Mount: Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Engine Mount Guide for warning signs to watch for (including some genuinely make-specific quirks in how they show up), confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket approach is worth trusting.
More Mini Engine Mount
The same part, covered across other Mini models.