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CE17 DRX

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,331 mi
Last recorded120,331 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 DRX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 120,331 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front and rear axle corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 120,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front and rear axle corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 113,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 104,065 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever close to max travel

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness some 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2023 93,305 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 93,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side Light (4.3.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2022 76,298 miles

lower engine coolant pipe corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 65,228 miles

fuel filter corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2020 60,669 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 60,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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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CE17 DRX 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 CE17 DRX registered?

CE17 DRX is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is CE17 DRX safe to buy?

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