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MK17 MLJ

2017 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,604 mi
Last recorded114,604 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK17 MLJ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 114,604 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 102,064 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 91,106 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 91,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,745 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 80,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,551 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 37,266 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 30,264 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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MK17 MLJ is a 2017 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK17 MLJ registered?

MK17 MLJ is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is MK17 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK17 MLJ 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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