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EF17 YWL

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,385 mi
Last recorded99,385 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 YWL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 99,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 86,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 86,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,012 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,602 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 24,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 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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EF17 YWL is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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What year was EF17 YWL registered?

EF17 YWL is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 17 June 2017.

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