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BT18 UEJ

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,215 mi
Last recorded32,215 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 UEJ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 32,215 miles

Exhaust is corroded.

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filter is corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 32,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust is corroded.

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filter is corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light is on.

Fail 12 Aug 2025 32,211 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant pipe that runs below engine oil sump corroding heavily although not leaking

exhaust flexi section worn although not leaking, secure and passing emissions

fuel filter heavily corroded although not leaking

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 May 2025 32,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 27,158 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.55r16 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2022 17,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 12,468 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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BT18 UEJ is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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BT18 UEJ is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 2 May 2018.

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