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H3 FMP

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,140 mi
Last recorded83,140 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 FMP
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 83,140 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 82,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,467 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,374 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 57,369 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat bolts not secured (7.1.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 51,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel filter at rear underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 51,595 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel filter at rear underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 44,623 miles

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

fuel filter on underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 44,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel filter on underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 37,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, bonding beginning to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake, only just achieved required effort to pass brake test.

Pass 23 May 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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H3 FMP 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 H3 FMP registered?

H3 FMP is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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