2018 MINI Clubman · 21,789 MOT tests
2018 MINI Clubman reliability
2018 MINI Clubmans fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Clubman years (21,789 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Clubmans: 16.1%)
- 13.2%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Clubmans: 16.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 35,010
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,789
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.3% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 MINI Clubman
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.3%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Brakes1.4%
- Suspension0.5%
- Wheels0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.79%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.27%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.04%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.94%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.18%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.01%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.32%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.88%) · 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 2018 MINI Clubman reliable?
2018 MINI Clubmans fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Clubman years (21,789 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 MINI Clubman MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.79% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 MINI Clubman have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 MINI Clubman shows 35,010 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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