MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto (2021)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 105 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

90%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1499cc Petrol

Great Choice

90% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 8 points above average.

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Petrol1499cc5 years old105 tests23k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1499cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

90% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the MINI brand average of 84%.

90% of MOT tests on MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Autos from 2021 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 3 years old. That's based on 105 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 22,587 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 models2564th of 3,336(bottom 24%)

Rank among MINI models94th of 335(top half)

vs average of all models+8%(82% avg)

vs 2021 models average-2%(92% avg)

vs MINI average+6%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

22,587

Average miles

22,200

Expected for age

The average 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto had 22,587 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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£2,003/year

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Nissan Qashqai

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About the 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto

The 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto is a small family car. Our records list a 1499cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 105 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 24% of 2021 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 22,587 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto Fuel Costs

The 1499cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto

At 5 years old, the MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

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Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto(2021)	90%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Vauxhall Corsa(2019)	88%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£150
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
MINI Cooper(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto

Is the 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 90% of MOT tests on 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Autos ended in a pass, from 105 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto?

90% of 105 MOT tests on the 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 2564th of 3,336 models first registered in 2021 (bottom 24%).

What is the average mileage for a 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2021 MINI Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto is 22,587 miles, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.