Mini Clubman Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mini Clubman reliable? We analysed 207,761 real MOT tests across 26,768 vehicles to find out.
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The Mini Clubman is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mini Clubman.
Mini Clubman Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mini Clubman. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mini Clubman MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mini Clubman to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mini Clubman Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mini Clubman models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mini Clubman Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mini Clubman owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mini Clubman MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mini Clubman year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 129 | 93.8% | 19,328 | 25,792 | 33,518 |
| 2020 | 188 | 87.8% | 19,101 | 28,396 | 36,612 |
| 2019 | 1,640 | 87.9% | 20,002 | 29,394 | 42,020 |
| 2018 | 39,232 | 87.4% | 22,872 | 33,997 | 48,633 |
| 2017 | 62,706 | 86.7% | 26,380 | 39,159 | 55,573 |
| 2016 | 78,000 | 85.6% | 29,377 | 43,690 | 61,741 |
| 2015 | 13,877 | 85.5% | 30,565 | 45,890 | 64,888 |
| 2014 | 279 | 81.4% | 42,923 | 58,043 | 73,910 |
| 2013 | 696 | 82.8% | 36,328 | 57,105 | 84,586 |
| 2012 | 1,171 | 80.4% | 37,630 | 57,990 | 83,646 |
| 2011 | 1,883 | 80.6% | 38,640 | 59,657 | 81,755 |
| 2010 | 1,662 | 77.9% | 41,348 | 64,467 | 90,257 |
| 2009 | 1,762 | 76.0% | 40,709 | 63,702 | 87,017 |
| 2008 | 2,037 | 75.0% | 39,731 | 64,893 | 87,275 |
| 2007 | 564 | 73.0% | 35,868 | 62,444 | 87,555 |
How Long Does a Mini Clubman Last?
Based on 26,768 Mini Clubman vehicles on UK roads.
Mini Clubman Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mini Clubman MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mini Clubman
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.8% MOT pass rate from 129 tests
73.0% MOT pass rate from 564 tests
The best year to buy a used Mini Clubman is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.8% across 129 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mini Clubman Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Clubman THIS CAR | 85.9% | 207,761 | 40,898 mi | 11 yrs |
| Mini Mini | 74.2% | 7,810,223 | 64,567 mi | 25 yrs |
| Mini Cooper | 86.5% | 1,705,479 | 35,896 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mini Countryman | 88% | 669,227 | 37,710 mi | 15 yrs |
| Yamaha YZF600 | 81.3% | 66,153 | 23,858 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Mini Mini (74.2% pass rate) and the Mini Cooper (86.5% pass rate), the Mini Clubman sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Mini Clubman has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% across 207,761 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mini Clubman with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mini Clubman owner drives around 6,251 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Mini Clubman models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.