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RV17 FFW

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,260 mi
Last recorded55,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 FFW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 55,260 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 55,219 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Body component likely to become detached door sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 38,768 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 38,767 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,744 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 13,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 12,194 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 9,808 miles
Pass 19 Apr 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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RV17 FFW is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV17 FFW registered?

RV17 FFW is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is RV17 FFW safe to buy?

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