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BA18 LSX

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,025 mi
Last recorded104,025 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 LSX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 104,025 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 98,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Wiper arm not working

Fail 12 Aug 2024 98,114 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Wiper arm not working

Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread plus inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread plus inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,958 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 33,958 miles

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

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

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

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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BA18 LSX is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BA18 LSX registered?

BA18 LSX is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 14 August 2018.

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