2019 MINI Clubman — MOT failures & pass rate
1,362 MOT tests on the 2019 MINI Clubman are in this dataset, and 90.5% of them passed. Small family cars of a similar age fail at 9.7%, so the 2019 Clubman sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.5%) and lighting & signalling (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, stop lamp and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 35 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Clubman fails 8.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.7% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.5% | 88 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 57 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 16 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 35 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 29 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 4 | Wipers | 12 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 6 | Washers | 7 |
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 | 23.9% | 326 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 137 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 80 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 36 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 1.6% | 22 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 13 |
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 | 692 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 584 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 71 | 11.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,129 | 9.1% |
| Diesel | 227 | 10.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 297 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 310 | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 367 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 366 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Clubman
On a 2019 Clubman, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.5% 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 (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.4% 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 2019 MINI Clubmans pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 1,362 2019 MINI Clubman MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 MINI Clubman?
Tyres, recorded in 6.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.2%).
Does the 2019 Clubman get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 11.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,362 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.