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2015–2024 Mini Clubman · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Mini Clubman typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£350–£3,000
Top three risks, from
£1,500
Worst case, everything
£7,250

The single priciest documented job on the 2015–2024 Mini Clubman is automatic gearbox service or rebuild at £350–£3,000. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,720£7,250 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

TransmissionMedium

Automatic gearbox harshness without fluid changes

Automatic gearbox service or rebuild£350–£3,000

Inspect · Test hot and cold for harsh shifts

EngineHigh

Timing chain rattle on early three cylinder petrol

Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400

Inspect · Cold start and listen for a rattle

SuspensionMedium

Bush and damper wear on run flat cars

Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100

Inspect · Check tyre wear and listen for knocks

CoolingMedium

Water pump and thermostat failures

Cooling component replacement£220–£750

Inspect · Run to temperature and check the coolant level

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

Inspecting a Mini Clubman this week?

Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.