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CV18 CSO

2018 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,888 mi
Last recorded32,888 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 CSO
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 32,888 miles

stone chip on n/s windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2025 23,924 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 23,923 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 23,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside, rear brake back plates corroded.

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded.

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

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

Sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 14 May 2024 23,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside, rear brake back plates corroded.

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded.

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

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

Sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 10 May 2023 21,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 10 May 2023 21,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 6 May 2022 18,661 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 18,654 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner 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))

Pass 10 May 2021 15,969 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 15,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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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CV18 CSO is a 2018 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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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CV18 CSO is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 15 May 2018.

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