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MINI Clubman reliability by build year

Coverage 2007-20242 named generationsEstateDIESEL / PETROL
At a glance

MINI Clubman built around 2018: about average at the MOT

MINI Clubman models built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

15% of MOT tests on MINI Clubman models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on MINI Clubman models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The MINI Clubman's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Clubman's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Clubman F54

F54 (2015-2024)

Average
PETROLDIESEL

15.4% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 8,650 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Clubman R55

R55 (2007-2014)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROLDIESEL

22.5% fail rate, built around 2012 (13 years old)

Likely between 16.3% and 30.1%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 27.7%)

From 138 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the MINI Clubman.

See every build year for the MINI Clubman

Side-by-side

MINI Clubman generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
F54 (2015-2024)
Average
Average15.4%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 8,650 MOT tests at this age
R55 (2007-2014)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate22.5%likely between 16.3% and 30.1%built around 2012 (13 years old)from 138 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Clubman, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

MINI Clubman fail rate by age

This chart combines every MINI Clubman ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
2656.8%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
13710.2%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
1549.7%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
2,93115.0%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
8,65015.4%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
10,76617.8%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
7,29418.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
54519.1%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
7522.7%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
13822.5%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
9329.0%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
12931.8%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
10632.1%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
5925.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 16 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the MINI Clubman stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other MINI models

4th of 4

The highest fail rate of the 4 MINI models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against other estates

3rd of 4

3rd lowest fail rate of 4 estates with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against the UK average

15.4%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old MINI Clubman models

These issues come from 7-year-old MINI Clubman models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    17.1%
    Advisory: 2,004Fail: 129 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    15.1%
    Advisory: 1,724Fail: 257 (13% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    8.7%
    Advisory: 834Fail: 112 (12% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    5.3%
    Advisory: 615Fail: 6 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    4.5%
    Advisory: 258Fail: 221 (46% of the times it was found)

Based on 8,650 MOT tests on 7-year-old MINI Clubman models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old MINI Clubman models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres35%
  2. Other + Tyres21%
  3. Lighting + Tyres15%
  4. Suspension + Tyres14%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,835 MOT tests on MINI Clubman cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

96%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

1 recall in all

1 MINI Clubman recall covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other estates to compare

Other estates to compare

  1. 1

    Volvo V90

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.9%
    Dangerous
    5.8%

    No clear edge over the MINI Clubman on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,016 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volvo V60

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.7%
    Dangerous
    6.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.4%

    No clear edge over the MINI Clubman on these figures.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    3,959 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the MINI Clubman across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has the highest fail rate of the 4 MINI models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 8,650 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every MINI Clubman ever sold: 31,342 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 8,650 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.