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NL18 VCW

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,717 mi
Last recorded65,717 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 VCW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 65,717 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 57,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 47,281 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 47,281 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 38,830 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 38,830 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 30,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 30,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 23,699 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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NL18 VCW is a 2018 MG 3 in Black 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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What year was NL18 VCW registered?

NL18 VCW is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is NL18 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL18 VCW 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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