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BK17 XTL

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,878 mi
Last recorded18,878 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 18,878 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 18,523 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 18,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking and wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2023 17,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 16,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant bottle on min

nearside rear bumper damaged

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Fail 23 Jun 2022 16,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant bottle on min

nearside rear bumper damaged

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2021 13,088 miles

engine cover fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2020 9,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 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 XTL is a 2017 MG 3 in Red 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 BK17 XTL registered?

BK17 XTL is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is BK17 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 XTL 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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