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2020 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · LJ11 SEA

LJ11 SEA

2020 MINI Cooper (1.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 28,967 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
MINI COOPER
Year / Origin
2020 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
28,967 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1499cc
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LJ11 SEA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
  • 28,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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LJ11 SEA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 10:50
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mini Cooper (LJ11 SEA) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 March 2026 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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LJ11 SEA Mileage History

  1. 20/03/20239,895 mi
  2. 20/03/20239,895 mi
  3. 11/04/202415,542 mi+5,647 mi
  4. 04/04/202522,711 mi+7,169 mi
  5. 31/03/202628,967 mi+6,256 mi

Average of roughly 6,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2020 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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