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AY17 XHC

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,684 mi
Last recorded61,684 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 61,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 54,172 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 45,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 40,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,034 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 31,034 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,424 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 28,422 miles

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

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

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 XHC 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 XHC registered?

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

Is AY17 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 XHC 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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