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L4 FSM

2017 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,497 mi
Last recorded39,497 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 FSM
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 39,497 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 39,436 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 34,670 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 34,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 30,500 miles

fuel filter corroded...

Pass 23 Jun 2023 26,715 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 26,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 23,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 19,800 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 19,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,451 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 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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L4 FSM is a 2017 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L4 FSM registered?

L4 FSM is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is L4 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 FSM shows 12 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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