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2020 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · HV70 LGY

HV70 LGY

2020 MINI Cooper (1.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 40,248 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
MINI COOPER
Year / Origin
2020 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
40,248 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 8 September 2025 at 40,248 miles returned a pass with no defects or advisories. This indicates that the mechanical and structural components inspected by the tester currently meet minimum standards, following a period of clean results since a minor failure in the previous year. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per annum. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the car covered 6,530 miles, followed by another 6,845 miles leading up to the 2025 test. This steady usage suggests regular operation rather than long periods of standing, which typically results in better preservation of the drivetrain, suspension, and brake components compared to low-mileage examples of the same age. The only recorded fault in the provided history occurred on 4 September 2023 at 26,975 miles, where the nearside front tyre failed for reaching the ply cords. This was immediately rectified, as evidenced by the successful retest on the same day with no further issues noted in subsequent years. Because the record shows no advisories for structural corrosion, leaking dampers, or suspension bushing wear, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the current depth of the tyres and the condition of the brake pads to ensure maintenance has not lapsed since the last annual test.
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HV70 LGY Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
  • 40,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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HV70 LGY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mini Cooper (HV70 LGY) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

HV70 LGY Mileage History

  1. 04/09/202326,975 mi
  2. 04/09/202326,973 mi-2 mi
  3. 06/09/202433,403 mi+6,430 mi
  4. 08/09/202540,248 mi+6,845 mi

Average of roughly 6,596 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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