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NL18 VDF

2018 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,719 mi
Last recorded66,719 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 VDF
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 66,719 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,970 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 59,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,787 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroding in securing clips on floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroding in securing clips on floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 48,781 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroding in securing clips on floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroding in securing clips on floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,373 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,548 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 25,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 VDF is a 2018 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDF registered?

NL18 VDF is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is NL18 VDF safe to buy?

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