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AY17 XGK

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,498 mi
Last recorded66,498 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 XGK
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 66,498 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 61,220 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 61,220 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both, (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 54,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside both doors and quarter panel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 47,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 44,035 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 40,026 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 40,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil on min mark

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

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

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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AY17 XGK is a 2017 MG 3 in Black 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 AY17 XGK registered?

AY17 XGK is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AY17 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 XGK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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