Hi.
I have owned two Mini's an 05 and now an 08 clubman. Both have been trouble free so far. The only issue I had on my 05 was the O2 sensor went, and a couple of door rattles (but nothing major). So I was happy with the car (I guess so, since I got another one

).
There are always lemons with any car. But I don't think they would have such a good resale value, and good sales if they were all crap like Clive's. . .
my 2 cents. . .