MINI Clubman reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The MINI Clubman is a family hatchback. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 114 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 180 of 442, and 19.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is stop lamp (3.3% of tests).
Ranked 180 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 10 of 30 family hatchbacks
In 2024, 27,770 MINI Clubmans aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 19.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the MINI Clubman is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
19.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,800
Typical age at test: 7 years
MINI Clubman MOT failure rate by age
Most common MINI Clubman MOT faults
- Stop lamp: not working3.3% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3% of tests
What the MINI Clubman fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 7.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Tyres | 7.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Suspension | 2.7% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Visibility | 2.4% | ▼ 32% less often |
| Brakes | 2.4% | ▼ 48% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.1% | ▼ 42% less often |
| Wheels | 0.6% | ▲ 2.0× as often |
| Body and structure | 0.3% | ▼ 79% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.2% | ▼ 50% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 91% less often |
What MPG does the MINI Clubman do?
Official economy for the MINI Clubman ranges from 38.2 to 74.3mpg across the 103 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2018). A typical petrol version manages 53.3mpg and a typical diesel 65.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a MINI Clubman?
Any MINI Clubman first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A MINI Clubman registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £325 a year.
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Official figures for 103 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2018.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
38.2–74.3 mpg
CO2
99–168 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper D - 16'' tyresM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 109g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper D - 16'' tyresA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 109g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper D - 17'' tyresM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 65.7 mpg | 113g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper D - 17'' tyresA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 65.7 mpg | 113g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper D - 18'' & 19'' tyresM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 115g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper D - 18'' & 19'' tyresA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 115g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper SD - 17'' tyresM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 119g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper SD - 17'' tyresA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 65.7 mpg | 114g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper SD - 18'' & 19'' tyresM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 122g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper SD - 18'' & 19'' tyresA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 117g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper SD ALL4 - 16'' & 17'' tyresA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 126g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2015 MINI Cooper SD ALL4 - 18'' & 19'' tyresA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 129g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2016 MINI One D 15'' & 16'' tyresM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 74.3 mpg | 99g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2016 MINI One D 15'' & 16'' tyresA6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 72.4 mpg | 104g | £200 |
| Clubman F54, From October 2016 MINI One D 17'' tyresM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 72.4 mpg | 102g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 103 versions.
What a MINI Clubman costs to fuel
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- diesel, typical official 65.7mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the MINI Clubman reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the MINI Clubman is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 114 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the MINI Clubman?
The most common MOT fault is “Stop lamp: not working”, found in 3.3% of tests.
›What MPG does the MINI Clubman do?
Official economy for the MINI Clubman ranges from 38.2 to 74.3mpg across the 103 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2018). A typical petrol version manages 53.3mpg and a typical diesel 65.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a MINI Clubman?
Any MINI Clubman first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A MINI Clubman registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £325 a year.
›How many MINI Clubmans fail their MOT?
19.2% of MINI Clubmans aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the MINI Clubman combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.