2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 MINI Clubman MOT pass rate and common faults

1,370 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,370 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    28 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    24 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Side repeaters: not working1.0%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.2%
  2. Tyres7.8%
  3. Suspension4.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  5. Brakes1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Wheels0.5%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%

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: stop 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 2015 MINI Clubman?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2015 MINI Clubman cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,370 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 MINI Clubman?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 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).