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AE14 VHX

2014 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,151 mi
Last recorded72,151 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 MG 338,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 VHX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 59,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 59,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 55,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 49,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,279 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 46,279 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 41,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,014 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 35,753 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,583 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,115 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

How Reliable is the MG 3?

Based on 143,683 MOT tests across 20,731 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,731
On UK Roads
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AE14 VHX is a 2014 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 38,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE14 VHX registered?

AE14 VHX is a 2014 MG 3, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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