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AE17 XLR

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,497 mi
Last recorded26,497 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 XLR
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 26,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 24,412 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 21,449 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to outer edge ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,354 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 18,351 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 15,281 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 12,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 10,823 miles

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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AE17 XLR is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of AE17 XLR?

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What year was AE17 XLR registered?

AE17 XLR is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AE17 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 XLR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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