2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 MINI Clubman MOT pass rate and common faults

6,013 MOT tests in 2024. 84.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time84.6%
Failed or needed repairs15.4%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,013 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
    114 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    113 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    104 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    82 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.3%
  2. Lights & electrics5.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  4. Brakes1.9%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Wheels0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.2%

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 2018 MINI Clubman?

In 2024, 84.6% of 2018 MINI Clubman cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,013 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 MINI Clubman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).