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Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A reliable? We analysed 212 real MOT tests across 102 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 212 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.6%
Typical Mileage
21,680mi
Annual Mileage
5,242mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A 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 S Shadow ED A.

Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A Number Plates

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

Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.3%
2022
90.9%
2021

Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Valve stem seriously misaligned Leaking air 1
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 1
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1

Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,574 mi/yr
Typical
5,242 mi/yr
Average
6,257 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,965 mi/yr

Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 115 91.3% 15,484 21,206 29,532
2021 88 90.9% 16,532 21,651 27,364

How Long Does a Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A Last?

Based on 102 Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
21,680 mi
75th Percentile
29,508 mi
95th Percentile
47,069 mi
Max Recorded
84,216 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

91.3% MOT pass rate from 115 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.9% MOT pass rate from 88 tests

The best year to buy a used Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.3% across 115 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.9% — 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 Cooper S Shadow ED A 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 S Shadow ED A THIS CAR 90.6% 212 21,680 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
Nissan Micra Inspiration 16V 66% 162 56,439 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A?

The Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 212 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 Cooper S Shadow ED A 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 S Shadow ED A owner drives around 5,242 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 S Shadow ED A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A reliable?
Based on 212 MOT tests, the Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A has a 90.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A do per year?
The typical Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A does around 5,242 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mini Clubman Cooper S Shadow ED A is 2022 with a 91.3% pass rate across 115 tests.