One problem related to check engine light on has been reported for the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
We started our 2008 Mini clubman s in a parking lot and it immediately indicated a check engine light (cel) for 'limp' mode. Upon further inspection, the upper guide rail for the timing chain had shattered. The odbii codes were p0300, random mis-fire, p0301 mis-fire cylinder 1, p0303 mis-fire cylinder 3 and p1492, downstream throttle air leak.