Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2018 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 31,503 miles on the clock, averaging 5,470 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.
MOT & Mileage History for LY18 OVE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 31,503 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,357 |
| Average per year | 5,470 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mini Cooper
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B38A15A
Timing Chain and Guides
Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LY18 OVE |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LY — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About LY18 OVE
What car is LY18 OVE?
LY18 OVE is an blue Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2018.
What is the mileage of LY18 OVE?
The last recorded mileage for LY18 OVE was 31,503 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LY18 OVE passed its MOT?
LY18 OVE has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2025.
Is LY18 OVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LY18 OVE is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is LY18 OVE?
LY18 OVE is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.