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RR04 SAL

2017 MG 3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,360 mi
Last recorded59,360 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR04 SAL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 59,360 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 59,359 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bold on outer edge/low tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tps light on

Pass 4 Dec 2024 51,131 miles

Coolant leak Radiator area. ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 51,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator area. ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 42,028 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 42,016 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corrode (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 32,226 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 24,455 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2020 17,243 miles
Pass 22 May 2020

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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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RR04 SAL is a 2017 MG 3 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,016 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 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RR04 SAL registered?

RR04 SAL is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is RR04 SAL safe to buy?

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