2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 MINI Clubman MOT pass rate and common faults

112 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.0%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 112 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.6%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high3.6%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low2.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics25.9%
  2. Tyres6.3%
  3. Suspension5.4%
  4. Brakes5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 MINI Clubman?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2011 MINI Clubman cars passed their MOT first time, across 112 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 MINI Clubman?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: too high; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 MINI Clubman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).