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AJ18 EAG

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,194 mi
Last recorded115,194 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 EAG
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 115,194 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 115,194 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2025 115,176 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 115,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,021 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake effort only just met 16%

Fail 5 Nov 2024 105,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake effort only just met 16%

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,660 miles

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

Front both front tyres slight wear inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,561 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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AJ18 EAG is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 28,196 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 8 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ18 EAG registered?

AJ18 EAG is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 3 August 2018.

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