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FY17 FKB

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,923 mi
Last recorded68,923 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 68,923 miles

Offside Front brake pad worn

Pass 30 Apr 2025 61,296 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 61,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 57,650 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 57,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,321 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 48,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and has puncture. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished and near limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 48,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and has puncture. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished and near limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 43,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 29,440 miles

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 FKB is a 2017 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FKB registered?

FY17 FKB is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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