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2020 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · LW14 LOU

LW14 LOU

2020 MINI Cooper (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2020. Recorded mileage 42,919 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
MINI COOPER
Year / Origin
2020 · Sidcup (South East London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
42,919 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable and clean maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 17 January 2026 at 42,919 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a period of clean passes over the previous three years, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that does not currently trigger mechanical failures or structural concerns under the DVSA testing criteria. The mileage pattern is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,153 miles per year. Between January 2025 and January 2026, the car covered 6,390 miles, showing a slight increase in usage compared to the previous interval of 6,223 miles recorded between 2024 and 2025. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for automotive components like seals, brake lines, and rubber bushings to prevent flat spotting or fluid ingress. While the history is remarkably clean, the single failure recorded on 21 January 2023 at 21,678 miles suggests a minor issue was rectified immediately, given the successful pass on that same day. Because the record shows no recurring advisories for suspension wear, brake thinning, or exhaust corrosion, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the tyres and the depth of the brake pads. Given the low annual mileage, checking for signs of fluid leaks or corrosion on the brake discs is advisable to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from periods of inactivity.
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LW14 LOU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
  • 42,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LW14 LOU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mini Cooper (LW14 LOU) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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LW14 LOU Mileage History

  1. 21/01/202321,678 mi
  2. 21/01/202321,678 mi
  3. 13/01/202430,306 mi+8,628 mi
  4. 18/01/202536,529 mi+6,223 mi
  5. 17/01/202642,919 mi+6,390 mi

Average of roughly 7,104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
87
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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