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MINI Clubman MOT Results

76.7% pass rate
from 215 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Clubman is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Horn
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.93% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.47% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.93% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Switch
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes
    • 6.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.47% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.47% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt
          • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.93% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Pedal
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.93% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.47% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.47% fail on Pivot
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
    • 0.47% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.93% fail on Chassis
      • 0.47% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.47% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.93% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
      • 0.47% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
    • 0.47% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.47% fail on Hose
    • 0.47% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.47% fail on Bracket
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.93% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.47% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 5.1% fail on Suspension
    • 1.9% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.93% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.93% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.93% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.47% fail on Steering column
  • 0.93% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.93% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.93% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.47% fail on Tyres
    • 0.47% fail on Tread depth
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