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FG18 FRV

2018 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi
4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 FRV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026
Fail 23 Mar 2026

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 19,563 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 18,778 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 16,411 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 13,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 9,817 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 9,813 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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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FG18 FRV 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG18 FRV?

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What year was FG18 FRV registered?

FG18 FRV is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is FG18 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 FRV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG18 FRV have outstanding finance?

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