2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 MINI Clubman MOT pass rate and common faults

284 MOT tests in 2024. 85.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.9%
Failed or needed repairs14.1%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 284 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high2.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.1%
  2. Lights & electrics5.3%
  3. Brakes3.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  5. Suspension0.4%

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 structure13.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2019 MINI Clubman?

In 2024, 85.9% of 2019 MINI Clubman cars passed their MOT first time, across 284 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 MINI Clubman?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 MINI Clubman reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).