2018 MINI Clubman MOT pass rate: 87.6% (18,480 tests)
Is the 2018 Clubman getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89.3% +1.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 87.8% +1.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 85.9% +1.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2018 Clubman
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1,620 | 46.8% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 618 | 17.9% |
| 3 | Brakes | 423 | 12.2% |
| 4 | Visibility | 284 | 8.2% |
| 5 | Suspension | 242 | 7.0% |
| 6 | Road Wheels | 93 | 2.7% |
All Clubman years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,245 | 83.3% | +4.6 pts | 62,371 |
| 2016 | 26,595 | 83.7% | +2.4 pts | 57,382 |
| 2017 | 24,123 | 85.6% | +1.6 pts | 49,163 |
| 2018 (this page) | 18,480 | 87.6% | +1.3 pts | 41,116 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 MINI Clubman reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 87.6% of their MOT tests (18,480 tests, 2023–2025), +1.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 41,116 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 Clubman?
The median tested example shows 41,116 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.