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BK17 HRW

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,509 mi
Last recorded102,509 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 HRW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 77,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 77,710 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 48,356 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 34,821 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, small cracking in treads, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 34,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges, cracking, on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, small cracking in treads, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 27,842 miles

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

Front axle tyres are a different size to the rear axle tyres

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 27,840 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front axle tyres are a different size to the rear axle tyres

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 17,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020

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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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BK17 HRW is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK17 HRW registered?

BK17 HRW is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 30 April 2017.

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