The clutch went out at 9,000 miles. For no reason it just broke. I drive it very cautiously. I don't do anything that you would do in a regular sports car, I treat it with care.
My daughter has a Mini and her clutch went out at 12,000 miles and 33,000 miles.
There is obviously a problem here. There is information about it all over Internet. I do not recommend anyone to buy them.
Just a note. The 2007 mini convertible is a carry over from the 2006 model that is supercharged not turbocharged with a Chrysler motor. There is no resemblence mechanically to a 2007 coupe.