Mini Clubman Cooper D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mini Clubman Cooper D reliable? We analysed 467 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.
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The Mini Clubman Cooper D is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre has ply or cords exposed, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mini Clubman Cooper D.
Mini Clubman Cooper D Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mini Clubman Cooper D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mini Clubman Cooper D Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mini Clubman Cooper D fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mini Clubman Cooper D Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mini Clubman Cooper D models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mini Clubman Cooper D Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mini Clubman Cooper D owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mini Clubman Cooper D Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mini Clubman Cooper D MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mini Clubman Cooper D 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 D THIS CAR | 92.7% | 467 | 53,874 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 |
| Bentley Continental GT Speed Auto | 95.9% | 469 | 13,558 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mini Mini (74.2% pass rate) and the Mini Cooper (86.5% pass rate), the Mini Clubman Cooper D outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mini Clubman Cooper D has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.7% across 467 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Mini Clubman Cooper D are tyre has ply or cords exposed (2 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (1), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mini Clubman Cooper D 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 Cooper D owner drives around 7,473 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.