2017 MINI Clubman — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 45,979 MOT tests, the 2017 MINI Clubman recorded an 88.6% pass rate. Small family cars of a similar age fail at 11.9%, so the 2017 Clubman sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.0%) and lighting & signalling (4.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, headlamp aim and tread depth — stop lamp alone was recorded 1,303 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.6% once past 150k — 3.3× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 11.3% of the time against 11.7% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 2,758 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 2,266 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 818 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 816 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 637 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 214 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 1,303 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 1,044 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 828 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 714 |
| 5 | Wipers | 541 |
| 6 | Washers | 387 |
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 | 25.4% | 11,655 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.6% | 5,339 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 2,599 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 1,788 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.8% | 1,269 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.2% | 998 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 11,879 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 24,141 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 8,286 | 14.8% |
| 90-120k | 1,447 | 17.3% |
| 120-150k | 181 | 17.1% |
| 150k+ | 43 | 25.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 33,621 | 11.3% |
| Diesel | 12,358 | 11.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,083 | 8.6% |
| 2022 | 9,083 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 9,149 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | 9,233 | 12.7% |
| 2025 | 9,431 | 14.4% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Clubman
On a 2017 Clubman, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.8% 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.
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 2017 MINI Clubmans pass their MOT?
88.6% of the 45,979 2017 MINI Clubman MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 MINI Clubman?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.9%).
Does the 2017 Clubman get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 25.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 45,979 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.