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CU17 SPX

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,205 mi
Last recorded83,205 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 SPX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 83,192 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 7 Apr 2025 76,762 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2025 76,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,826 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 67,826 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 63,736 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 63,736 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 58,441 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 54,081 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 54,079 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,234 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 44,234 miles

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

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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CU17 SPX is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CU17 SPX registered?

CU17 SPX is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is CU17 SPX safe to buy?

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