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GN17 SWJ

2017 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,739 mi
Last recorded72,739 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN17 SWJ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 65,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 84,245 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 84,245 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 3,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 3,785 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 2,999 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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GN17 SWJ is a 2017 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN17 SWJ registered?

GN17 SWJ is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is GN17 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN17 SWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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