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CJ17 VCF

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,808 mi
Last recorded43,808 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 VCF
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 43,808 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 31,423 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 31,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2024 22,040 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 15,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe and lower arms corroded, rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2023 15,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe and lower arms corroded, rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 8,954 miles

front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

front sub frame corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 2,632 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 2,313 miles
Pass 20 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 VCF is a 2017 MG 3 in Black 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 VCF registered?

CJ17 VCF is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 28 July 2017.

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