Mini Cooper S Clubman Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mini Cooper S Clubman car check
Is the Mini Cooper S Clubman reliable? We analysed 1,968 real MOT tests across 171 vehicles to find out.
Got a specific Mini Cooper S Clubman? Enter the reg for a free check:
The Mini Cooper S Clubman is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mini Cooper S Clubman.
Mini Cooper S Clubman Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mini Cooper S Clubman. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mini Cooper S Clubman MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mini Cooper S Clubman to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mini Cooper S Clubman Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mini Cooper S Clubman fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mini Cooper S Clubman Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mini Cooper S Clubman models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mini Cooper S Clubman Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mini Cooper S Clubman owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mini Cooper S Clubman MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mini Cooper S Clubman year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 845 | 84.4% | 32,255 | 47,899 | 68,884 |
| 2012 | 435 | 83.9% | 34,307 | 55,590 | 72,452 |
| 2009 | 69 | 81.2% | 41,477 | 64,866 | 89,385 |
| 2008 | 224 | 74.6% | 38,891 | 68,612 | 93,418 |
| 2007 | 170 | 82.4% | 49,230 | 73,482 | 90,132 |
How Long Does a Mini Cooper S Clubman Last?
Based on 171 Mini Cooper S Clubman vehicles on UK roads.
Mini Cooper S Clubman Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mini Cooper S 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 Cooper S Clubman
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.4% MOT pass rate from 845 tests
74.6% MOT pass rate from 224 tests
The best year to buy a used Mini Cooper S Clubman is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.4% across 845 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mini Cooper S Clubman Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Cooper S Clubman THIS CAR | 83.1% | 1,968 | 57,010 mi | 19 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 |
| BMW C 600 | 91.7% | 616 | 10,732 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Mini Mini (74.2% pass rate) and the Mini Cooper (86.5% pass rate), the Mini Cooper S Clubman sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
Found a Mini Cooper S Clubman you like?
Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.
Check a specific Mini Cooper S ClubmanShould you buy a used Mini Cooper S Clubman?
The Mini Cooper S Clubman has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.1% across 1,968 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 tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 17 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 Cooper S 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 Cooper S Clubman owner drives around 4,906 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 Cooper S Clubman models stay on UK roads for around 19 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.