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OU15 NLX

2015 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,367 mi
Last recorded67,367 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU15 NLX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 67,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 63,238 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 57,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,718 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 52,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn/lipped/corrosion inner faces of brake discs

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread wearing down inner edge of tread

Fail 22 Aug 2022 50,060 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn/lipped/corrosion inner faces of brake discs

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread wearing down inner edge of tread

Fail 2 Aug 2022 49,980 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 42,980 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 38,192 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 30,768 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 30,746 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 20,894 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing/bald/low on inner edge of tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perishing

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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OU15 NLX is a 2015 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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 11 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU15 NLX registered?

OU15 NLX is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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