2013 MINI Clubvan — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 MINI Clubvan passed 83.8% of its 600 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (20.0% fail rate), the 2013 Clubvan comes out 3.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.3% of tests against 5.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and washers — position lamp alone was recorded 35 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 26.4% once past 150k — 2.3× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 68 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.3% | 32 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.2% | 31 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.0% | 30 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.3% | 20 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 35 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 3 | Washers | 21 |
| 4 | Wipers | 18 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 15 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 14 |
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 | 23.2% | 139 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.7% | 124 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.8% | 107 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 68 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.5% | 51 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 6.2% | 37 |
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 | 114 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 196 | 16.8% |
| 90-120k | 170 | 16.5% |
| 120-150k | 47 | 14.9% |
| 150k+ | 53 | 26.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 466 | 17.2% |
| Petrol | 134 | 12.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 128 | 16.4% |
| 2022 | 117 | 13.7% |
| 2023 | 118 | 15.3% |
| 2024 | 120 | 18.3% |
| 2025 | 117 | 17.1% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Clubvan
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.3% 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.
- Tyres (5.2% 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.
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 Clubvans pass their MOT?
83.8% of the 600 2013 MINI Clubvan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 MINI Clubvan?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.3% of tests, followed by visibility (5.3%).
Does the 2013 Clubvan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 30-60k band to 26.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 600 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.