Mini Clubman common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Mini Clubman at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 25,819 UK MOT tests of the Mini Clubman in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is stop lamp (not working): recorded on 3.2% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 8× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: wheels (slightly distorted) (4.5×); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (3.1×); tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (2.1×). The most common reasons a Mini Clubman fails its MOT are stop lamp (not working); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Mini Clubman
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Mini Clubman than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.2% | 0.4% | 8× | 1,842 |
| Wheels (condition): slightly distorted | Advisory | 2014–2016 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.5× | 768 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3.1% | 1% | 3.1× | 918 |
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 16% | 7.6% | 2.1× | 3,457 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1× | 1,471 |
Mini Clubman by mileage (2016–2018 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 1,614 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (16%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 8,597 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 8,599 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Stop lamp: not working (3%, 4.3×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3,438 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Stop lamp: not working (3.6%, 3.6×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 969 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Stop lamp: not working (5.3%, 3.8×) |
Mini Clubman by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,401 | Wheels (condition): slightly distorted at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (4.5×) |
| 2016 | 9,038 | Wheels (condition): slightly distorted at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (4.3×) |
| 2017 | 8,180 | Stop lamp: not working at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.3×) |
| 2018 | 6,337 | Stop lamp: not working at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (6.2×) |
| 2019 | 282 | Stop lamp: not working at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (8×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Mini Clubman?
In 25,819 UK MOT tests of the Mini Clubman in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is stop lamp (not working): recorded on 3.2% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 8× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: wheels (slightly distorted) (4.5×); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (3.1×); tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (2.1×). The most common reasons a Mini Clubman fails its MOT are stop lamp (not working); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Why do Mini Clubmans fail the MOT?
Across 25,819 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Mini Clubman were stop lamp (not working) (3% of tests); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.2% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (3% of tests).
At what mileage do Mini Clubman problems start?
The clearest Mini Clubman-specific issue, stop lamp (not working), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2018–2020 cars (3.2% of tests vs 0.4% for all cars that age).
Where does this Mini Clubman data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 25,819 tests of the Mini Clubman. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.