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HG52 LEW

2018 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,786 mi
Last recorded75,786 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 LEW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 75,786 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 75,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2025 70,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 65,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 64,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 56,746 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 56,746 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,774 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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HG52 LEW is a 2018 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 28,196 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 8 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG52 LEW registered?

HG52 LEW is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 20 September 2018.

Is HG52 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 LEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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