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AO18 RXA

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,909 mi
Last recorded76,909 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 RXA
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,909 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 76,909 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 73,858 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 73,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 71,229 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2024 71,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Induction manifold pressure sensor signal too small (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,863 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 67,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 54,650 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 54,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 36,718 miles

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

radiator leaking

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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AO18 RXA is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO18 RXA registered?

AO18 RXA is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is AO18 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 RXA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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