2016 MINI Clubman · 31,263 MOT tests
2016 MINI Clubman reliability
2016 MINI Clubmans fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Clubman years (31,263 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Clubmans: 16.1%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Clubmans: 16.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 51,488
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,263
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.6% of tests fail here (12% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 MINI Clubman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Lights and electrics5.8%
- Suspension2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Brakes2%
- Wheels0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2.56%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.69%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.39%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.09%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.07%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.43%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.99%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.92%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 MINI Clubman reliable?
2016 MINI Clubmans fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Clubman years (31,263 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 MINI Clubman MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2.56% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.69% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 MINI Clubman have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 MINI Clubman shows 51,488 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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