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Mini Clubman reliability

The Mini Clubman fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 17.1% of 18,739 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old
13.6% failed their MOT
About average
From 6,679 MOT tests of Mini Clubmans this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 72% more oftenTyre condition5.5% vs 3.2%Fix about £90
Fails 8× as oftenStop lamp2.3% vs 0.3%Fix about £30
Advised 85% more oftenTyre condition15.5% vs 8.4%Fix about £90
6 to 10 years old
17.1% failed their MOT
Better than most
From 18,739 MOT tests of Mini Clubmans this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 49% more oftenTyre condition5.2% vs 3.5%Fix about £90
Fails 2× as oftenStop lamp3.2% vs 1.5%Fix about £30
Advised 31% more oftenTyre condition13.5% vs 10.3%Fix about £90
Over 10 years old
35.3% failed their MOT
About average
From 467 MOT tests of Mini Clubmans this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 45% more oftenPosition lamps7.7% vs 5.3%Fix about £30
Fails 35% more oftenExhaust emissions6.9% vs 5.1%Fix about £150
Fails 56% more oftenShock absorbers2.8% vs 1.8%Fix about £200
Advised 93% more oftenSub-frames8.1% vs 4.2%
Advised 30% more oftenBrake performance6% vs 4.6%
Advised 41% more oftenCondition of glass4.5% vs 3.2%
Safety recalls

4 DVSA recalls for the Mini Clubman

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2023/17419 Jun 2023Built 2015–2017On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases this could lead to the melting of the Intake manifold and in very rare cases result in a possible fire.

On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases this could lead to the melting of the Intake manifold and in very rare cases result in a possible fire.

Fix: Initial warning letter with advice to be sent with follow up Letter to call in vehicles for rectification work to be carried out on the affected vehicles once parts are available. The EGR cooler will be replaced with an optimised component.

Recalled models: MINI CLUBMAN · 30,812 vehicles

R/2022/25622 Aug 2022Built 2015–2018Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.

Fix: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

Recalled models: MINI CLUBMAN · 17,921 vehicles

R/2022/09030 Mar 2022Built 2022The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged

The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt�s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged.

Recalled models: MINI CLUBMAN · 1,441 vehicles

R/2020/17917 Aug 2020Built 2015–2017The exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak over time

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module cooler could leak over time

Fix: The EGR cooler will be inspected on the affected vehicles and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

Recalled models: MINI CLUBMAN · 71,128 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Mini Clubman before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.
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