Mini Cooper S Clubman
From 242 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension component missing and likely to become detached or directional stability impaired. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50% of failures are serious: 41.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.7% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 80.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cooper S Clubmans tested had between 55,903 and 96,879 miles on the clock.
At 73,399 median miles, the Cooper S Clubman has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mini models
| Mini Mini | 71.5% |
| Mini Cooper | 87% |
| Mini Cooper S | 88.5% |
| Mini Countryman | 88.5% |
| Mini One | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Mini Cooper S Clubman MOT pass rate?
The Mini Cooper S Clubman has a 78.5% MOT pass rate based on 242 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Cooper S Clubman?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Cooper S Clubman is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Cooper S Clubman at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Cooper S Clubman is 73,399 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 55,903 and 96,879 miles.
Buying a used Cooper S Clubman?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £83 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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