MINI Convertible - clutch failure - minimugged

Bought a Mini 1 convertible from new

Clutch and flywheel failed catastrophically after 11300 miles but within the three year warranty. Mini maintain that this is is not a technical fault but due to my driving style. Difficult to understand given that I have had over 500000 miles of motoring experience and never had to replace a clutch!

MINI Convertible - clutch failure - Peter D

"Clutch and flywheel failed catastrophically " exactly what fialed. What engine do you have and have you got a nose down quite steep drive. I came a cross a VW TDi 1.9 what suffered a DMF failure caused by reversing up the drive every morning and riding the clutch. Regards Peter