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L1 LON

2020 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,894 mi
Last recorded34,894 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto17,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 LON
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Sidewalk Auto
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 34,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 28,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 21,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 21,652 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto?

Based on 582 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
4,046
Miles/Year
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
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L1 LON is a 2020 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 17,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L1 LON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was L1 LON registered?

L1 LON is a 2020 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto, first registered on 22 August 2020.

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