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BT18 UEK

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,352 mi
Last recorded56,352 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 56,352 miles

advise n/s/r outer tyre wall cracked and perished but not reaching ply or cords

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

advise rear parts of o/s n/s front to rear brake pipes and also n/s/f brake pipe corroded but not excessive

advise slight brake fluctuation o/s/f brake

Fail 16 Apr 2026 56,353 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits as per print out (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

advise n/s/r outer tyre wall cracked and perished but not reaching ply or cords

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

advise rear parts of o/s n/s front to rear brake pipes and also n/s/f brake pipe corroded but not excessive

advise slight brake fluctuation o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Apr 2025 52,300 miles

advise front subframe and lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise slight corrosion to parts of o/s n/s rear brake pipes and also n/s/f

advise slight leak from exhaust at front flexi pipe

Pass 15 Apr 2024 50,117 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise slight corrosion to parts of o/s/n/s rear brake pipes also n/s/f but not excessive

advise slight leak from exhaust at front flexi pipe

Fail 15 Apr 2024 50,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise slight corrosion to parts of o/s/n/s rear brake pipes also n/s/f but not excessive

advise slight leak from exhaust at front flexi pipe

Pass 18 Apr 2023 47,223 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 34,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2021 26,573 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2021 26,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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 UEK is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT18 UEK registered?

BT18 UEK is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 21 May 2018.

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