2013 MINI Clubman — MOT failures & pass rate
303 MOT tests on the 2013 MINI Clubman are in this dataset, and 84.8% of them passed. That is 4.8 percentage points better than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.6%) and visibility (7.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, stop lamp and washers — wipers alone was recorded 14 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.5% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 23.1% once past 120-150k — 2.4× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 29 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.6% | 23 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.6% | 14 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.3% | 13 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.3% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.7% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 14 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 11 |
| 3 | Washers | 10 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 8 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.1% | 73 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.8% | 69 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.5% | 38 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.9% | 27 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 21 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 12 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 84 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 102 | 14.7% |
| 90-120k | 65 | 21.5% |
| 120-150k | 39 | 23.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 235 | 16.6% |
| Petrol | 68 | 10.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44 | 9.1% |
| 2022 | 52 | 11.5% |
| 2023 | 59 | 18.6% |
| 2024 | 73 | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 75 | 17.3% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Clubman
On a 2013 Clubman, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Suspension (4.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 MINI Clubmans pass their MOT?
84.8% of the 303 2013 MINI Clubman MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 MINI Clubman?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.6% of tests, followed by visibility (7.6%).
Does the 2013 Clubman get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 30-60k band to 23.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 303 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.