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FY17 CVT

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,496 mi
Last recorded59,496 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 CVT
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 59,496 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 59,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 51,279 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to wear limit and edges 0mm - recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 0mm and close to cords - recommend to replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at wear limit - recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 37,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 24,993 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 24,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 24,928 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 22,882 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,753 miles

Nearside 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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FY17 CVT is a 2017 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

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What year was FY17 CVT registered?

FY17 CVT is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 8 August 2017.

Is FY17 CVT safe to buy?

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