Mini One Clubman
From 1,182 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 33 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.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 33 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 28 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 27 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 25 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 22 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 20 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 18 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 16 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.4% of failures are serious: 28.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8% 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 £82.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 76.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2012 | 78% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 73.7% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2010 | 74.8% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, emissions levels exceed default limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all One Clubmans tested had between 61,272 and 90,037 miles on the clock.
At 77,277 median miles, the One Clubman has 0.031 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 One Clubman MOT pass rate?
The Mini One Clubman has a 75.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,182 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini One Clubman?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini One Clubman is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini One Clubman at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini One Clubman is 77,277 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 61,272 and 90,037 miles.
Buying a used One 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 75.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £82 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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