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Mini Clubman Cooper Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mini Clubman Cooper reliable? We analysed 418 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 418 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.7%
Typical Mileage
49,714mi
Annual Mileage
6,801mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mini Clubman Cooper is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mini Clubman Cooper.

Mini Clubman Cooper Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mini Clubman Cooper. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mini Clubman Cooper Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Mini Clubman Cooper fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

position lamp(s) not working 1

Mini Clubman Cooper Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mini Clubman Cooper owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,432 mi/yr
Typical
6,801 mi/yr
Average
7,539 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,936 mi/yr

Mini Clubman Cooper Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mini Clubman Cooper MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
49,714 mi
75th Percentile
63,907 mi
95th Percentile
91,643 mi
Max Recorded
122,355 mi

How Does the Mini Clubman Cooper Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mini Clubman Cooper THIS CAR 94.7% 418 49,714 mi — 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
Honda Cr-v SE + I-dtec 4X2 96% 651 61,355 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mini Mini (74.2% pass rate) and the Mini Cooper (86.5% pass rate), the Mini Clubman Cooper outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mini Clubman Cooper?

The Mini Clubman Cooper has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.7% across 418 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is position lamp(s) not working with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Mini Clubman Cooper owner drives around 6,801 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.

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.

Mini Clubman Cooper — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mini Clubman Cooper reliable?
Based on 418 MOT tests, the Mini Clubman Cooper has a 94.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mini Clubman Cooper?
The most common failure point is position lamp(s) not working.
How many miles does a Mini Clubman Cooper do per year?
The typical Mini Clubman Cooper does around 6,801 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mini Clubman Cooper last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mini Clubman Cooper?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.