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CJ17 DMU

2017 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,137 mi
Last recorded68,137 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 DMU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 68,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 59,073 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 59,073 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 47,164 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 38,471 miles

Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 30,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,500 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 24,493 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 20,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface on both front brake discs are poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 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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CJ17 DMU is a 2017 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJ17 DMU registered?

CJ17 DMU is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 19 July 2017.

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