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DC08 JPD

2018 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,220 mi
Last recorded57,220 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC08 JPD
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 57,220 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight chip in screen in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 55,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly corroded, But pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 52,377 miles

Both rear shocker casing corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 52,377 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Both rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,982 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 49,982 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 32,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 32,335 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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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DC08 JPD is a 2018 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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DC08 JPD is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 26 June 2018.

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