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CX18 SHV

2018 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX18 SHV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 78,703 miles

Central Front water cooler leak

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front front suspension corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 78,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front water cooler leak

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front front suspension corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 50,768 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 50,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 38,583 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 26,765 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 26,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 19,186 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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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CX18 SHV is a 2018 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX18 SHV registered?

CX18 SHV is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 8 March 2018.

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