2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 MINI Clubman MOT pass rate and common faults

7,885 MOT tests in 2024. 81.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.6%
Failed or needed repairs18.4%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,885 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    183 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    157 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    114 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    105 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.3%
  2. Lights & electrics7.3%
  3. Brakes2.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  5. Suspension2.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Wheels0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted2.4%

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 2017 MINI Clubman?

In 2024, 81.6% of 2017 MINI Clubman cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,885 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 MINI Clubman?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 MINI Clubman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).