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R321 BEX

2014 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,815 mi
Last recorded80,815 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 MG 338,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 BEX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 80,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 75,067 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 75,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,728 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 68,725 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,696 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 48,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tryes (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tryes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 32,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,565 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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R321 BEX is a 2014 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 38,744 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 12 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R321 BEX registered?

R321 BEX is a 2014 MG 3, first registered on 27 April 2014.

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