In 2025, 25,840 MINI Clubman cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 79% passed first time, compared with 77% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Clubman about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 104 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 6 years old, 84% of Clubmans passed first time (all cars that age: 84%). By 10 years, that figure is 77% (all cars: 72%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 10 to 10 years.
MINI Clubman All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Clubman passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years | 332 | 84% | 84% | 43,096 |
| 7 years | 6,272 | 82% | 81% | 50,549 |
| 8 years | 8,160 | 80% | 78% | 59,105 |
| 9 years | 8,934 | 77% | 75% | 66,912 |
| 10 years | 1,432 | 77% | 72% | 70,821 |
What fails most on a MINI Clubman
The area that lets the Clubman down most, relative to other cars, is road wheels: 0.7% of tests failed on it, 5.7 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on body and structure and brakes.
Share of Clubman tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 4.6% |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 3.9% |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Suspension | 2.8% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 2.3% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 2.3% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 1.8% |
What to check when buying a used Clubman
Based on where the Clubman fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Road wheels: Look for damaged rims and missing wheel nuts. More
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Clubman
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a ClubmanFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a MINI Clubman?
In 2025, 79% of MINI Clubman cars passed their MOT first time, across 25,840 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 77%.
What do MINI Clubman cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a tyre seriously damaged (4.6% of tests); stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.9% of tests); a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (2.8% of tests).
Other MINI models
MINI Cooper (85%), MINI MINI (62%), MINI Countryman (85%), MINI Cooper S (86%), MINI One (79%), MINI John Cooper Works (87%). All MINI models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.