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L222 KJW

2013 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,046 mi
Last recorded116,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 MG 339,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 KJW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,046 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape flat spotted (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 101,983 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 90,153 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 78,360 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 78,292 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,550 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 71,458 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,389 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,864 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,635 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 28,198 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 27,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L222 KJW is a 2013 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 39,874 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 13 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L222 KJW registered?

L222 KJW is a 2013 MG 3, first registered on 16 December 2013.

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