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AJ17 TRV

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,729 mi
Last recorded70,729 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 TRV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 70,729 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,450 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 20 Mar 2025 70,449 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2024 68,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,079 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen interior dirty which may cause poor visibility in sunny conditions and night time driving.

Fail 25 Jun 2022 55,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen interior dirty which may cause poor visibility in sunny conditions and night time driving.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,576 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,380 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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AJ17 TRV is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ17 TRV registered?

AJ17 TRV is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 27 June 2017.

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