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SA21 ALO

2021 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,089 mi
Last recorded49,089 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 MG 322,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA21 ALO
MakeMG
Model3
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 49,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 49,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 43,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished round tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.5mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall and cracked/perished round tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 43,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished round tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.5mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall and cracked/perished round tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 34,171 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 34,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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SA21 ALO is a 2021 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2021 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 22,262 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 5 years old, this MG 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA21 ALO registered?

SA21 ALO is a 2021 MG 3, first registered on 5 March 2021.

Is SA21 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA21 ALO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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