Used buyer's guide: MINI clubman pictures
Estate version of MINI Clubman adds practicality to winning retro package
By:Auto Express team
20 Aug 2013


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The rear side door was engineered for left-hand-drive cars, so it’s not on the kerbside for UK models, which can become irritating

The Clubman is more susceptible to trim rattles and creaks than the MINI hatch. Noises come from the dashboard, roof or doors
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If you cover a low mileage and often queue in traffic, the stop-start system could develop problems – it may not charge

Rear wipers can go out of sync with one another. Not a problem as such, but it looks odd and can be distracting in the rear view mirror
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