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CV18 CTY

2018 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,607 mi
Last recorded26,607 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 CTY
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 26,607 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 22,695 miles

Central Front coolant pipes corroded under engine

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 19,666 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusty front subframe,. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms rusty nsf osf,. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front advise tracking check ,with new tyres,.front.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges bald ,,tyre low tread also perished sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside very edge of tyre,,,bald marked inside edge,,, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 19,666 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect way too low....osf headlight motor,,adjuster insecure inside headlamp....requires removing lamp to investigate,. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusty front subframe,. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms rusty nsf osf,. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front advise tracking check ,with new tyres,.front.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges bald ,,tyre low tread also perished sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside very edge of tyre,,,bald marked inside edge,,, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 16,606 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre walls perished nsf osf,,also worn edges inside outside low 2mm nsf osf,, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 13,071 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor laminate on rear number plate...advise renew plate,. (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 8,483 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 8,483 miles

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

Offside 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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CV18 CTY is a 2018 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was CV18 CTY registered?

CV18 CTY is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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