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GF17 UBY

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,536 mi
Last recorded68,536 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF17 UBY
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 68,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 67,619 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2025 67,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2024 62,543 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 54,128 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,482 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 47,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,873 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 42,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 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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GF17 UBY is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF17 UBY registered?

GF17 UBY is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is GF17 UBY safe to buy?

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