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AY63 RCU

2013 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,639 mi
Last recorded90,639 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 MG 339,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 RCU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 90,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 90,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 83,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,299 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drum stick has play in ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 68,141 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,914 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face's pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,688 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 43,861 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,394 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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AY63 RCU is a 2013 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 39,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY63 RCU registered?

AY63 RCU is a 2013 MG 3, first registered on 11 December 2013.

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