2017 MINI Clubman · 28,493 MOT tests
2017 MINI Clubman reliability
2017 MINI Clubmans fail 15.9% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Clubman years (28,493 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Clubmans: 16.1%)
- 15.9%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Clubmans: 16.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 43,092
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,493
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 5.5% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 MINI Clubman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Brakes2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Suspension1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Wheels0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2.58%
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 1.8%
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 1.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.17%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.94%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.24%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.07%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.19%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.82%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 MINI Clubman reliable?
2017 MINI Clubmans fail 15.9% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Clubman years (28,493 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 MINI Clubman MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2.58% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.8% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 MINI Clubman have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 MINI Clubman shows 43,092 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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