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DU17 COA

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,125 mi
Last recorded58,125 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU17 COA
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 58,125 miles

covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2025 58,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 56,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 56,449 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded : - keep in check.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 54,589 miles

ABS wiring bracket defective offside front. Requires welding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Park brake efficiency very low. Recommend repair

Radiator appears to be leaking. Recommend investigation

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 52,224 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 44,484 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 44,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,117 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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DU17 COA is a 2017 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU17 COA registered?

DU17 COA is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DU17 COA safe to buy?

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