Diesel MINI Clubman: MOT pass rate
84.7% of diesel MINI Clubmans pass the MOT first time, measured across 7,449 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 65,556.
Diesel against the other MINI Clubman versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 85.6% | 18,469 |
| Diesel | 84.7% | 7,449 |
| All MINI Clubman | 85.4% | 25,919 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the MINI Clubman specifically, petrol is the strongest at 85.6%, and this diesel version sits 0.7 points below the 85.4% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel MINI Clubman had covered 65,556 miles at test, against 50,198 for the petrol. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the MINI Clubman page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other MINI Clubman fuel types
- Petrol MINI Clubman - 85.6%