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LS61 OCT

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,446 mi
Last recorded46,446 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 OCT
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 46,446 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 39,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush detatching *STRONG ADVISORY* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Hot spots and corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 39,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush detatching *STRONG ADVISORY* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Hot spots and corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 32,598 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 25,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 18,454 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 8,183 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,748 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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LS61 OCT is a 2017 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS61 OCT registered?

LS61 OCT is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is LS61 OCT safe to buy?

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