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R14 JMX

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,154 mi
Last recorded58,154 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 JMX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 58,154 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 58,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 50,573 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 43,355 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 43,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 37,347 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 37,109 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 30,982 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 30,982 miles

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

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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R14 JMX 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 55.6%.

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 R14 JMX registered?

R14 JMX is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 5 June 2018.

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