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A former West Ham youth ace made himself look 20 years older to get a cheaper car insurance policy for his £30,000 Range Rover, a court heard today.

Nathan Mabi-Mavila, 22, told insurers at RSA Group he was old enough to be his own father to get a cheaper premium for his luxury Range Rover Evoque.

The talented young left-back and midfielder, who played for The Hammer's youth team from 2012-2014, also claimed he lived outside London in Kent in a bid to save £2,000.

Mavila was sussed out when he took his girlfriend for a spin and was asked to pull over and produce his documents at a police checkpoint in Grosvesnor Place, Belgravia, on 7 August.

(Image: Central News)

(Image: Central News)

He admitted one count of fraud by false representation and one count of using a motor vehicle without third party insurance at Westminster Magistrates' court today.

Mabi-Mavila joined Maidstone following his time at West Ham.