Mini Clubman Cooper Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mini Clubman Cooper reliable? We analysed 418 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.
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The Mini Clubman Cooper 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.
Mini Clubman Cooper — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mini Clubman Cooper — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1499cc
- Power
- 136 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 9.1 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Orange
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 121 g/km Band D
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 17 of 50
Mini Clubman Cooper Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mini Clubman Cooper. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mini Clubman Cooper Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mini Clubman Cooper fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mini Clubman Cooper Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mini Clubman Cooper owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mini Clubman Cooper Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mini Clubman Cooper MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mini Clubman Cooper 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 THIS CAR | 94.7% | 418 | 49,714 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 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Warrior Di-d | 73.4% | 684 | 135,422 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mini Mini (74.2% pass rate) and the Mini Cooper (86.5% pass rate), the Mini Clubman Cooper outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mini Clubman CooperShould you buy a used Mini Clubman Cooper?
The Mini Clubman Cooper has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.7% across 418 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 position lamp(s) not working with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Mini Clubman Cooper owner drives around 6,801 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.