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GU70 SYJ

2020 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,214 mi
Last recorded35,214 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 MG 322,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU70 SYJ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 35,214 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 35,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 31,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 31,808 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 26,452 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 26,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre nail on edge of tread area ()

Offside Front Inner 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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GU70 SYJ is a 2020 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2020 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 22,107 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 6 years old, this MG 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU70 SYJ registered?

GU70 SYJ is a 2020 MG 3, first registered on 14 September 2020.

Is GU70 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU70 SYJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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