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FY63 FRV

2013 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,181 mi
Last recorded79,181 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 MG 339,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 FRV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 79,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 79,181 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 71,737 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 71,737 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 62,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 52,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,770 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 48,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,189 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 26,828 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 26,828 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 22,786 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 18,126 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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FY63 FRV is a 2013 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 39,874 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 13 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY63 FRV registered?

FY63 FRV is a 2013 MG 3, first registered on 3 December 2013.

Is FY63 FRV safe to buy?

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