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HW18 GGA

2018 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,169 mi
Last recorded48,169 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW18 GGA
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 48,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 48,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 40,575 miles

Offside Front inner edge tyre worn

Fail 26 Nov 2024 40,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner edge tyre worn

Pass 29 Nov 2023 32,212 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 32,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 26,052 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 20,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 10,810 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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HW18 GGA 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 66.7%.

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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How do I check the history of HW18 GGA?

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What year was HW18 GGA registered?

HW18 GGA is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is HW18 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW18 GGA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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