2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 MINI Clubman MOT pass rate and common faults

8,712 MOT tests in 2024. 80.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.6%
Failed or needed repairs19.4%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,712 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    219 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    137 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    114 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    116 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.9%
  2. Tyres7.7%
  3. Suspension3.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  5. Brakes2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Wheels0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%

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 2016 MINI Clubman?

In 2024, 80.6% of 2016 MINI Clubman cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,712 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 MINI Clubman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).