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SB65 NPD

2015 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,195 mi
Last recorded78,195 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 NPD
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 78,195 miles

Front radiator x member corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,483 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 76,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 70,625 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILTER -STRONGLY ADVISE TO REPLACE

Fail 26 Apr 2024 70,622 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILTER -STRONGLY ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 17 May 2023 57,977 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 57,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 17 May 2022 47,637 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 36,727 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 36,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 36,687 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 32,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 24,097 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 24,097 miles

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

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

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

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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SB65 NPD is a 2015 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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 11 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB65 NPD is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 9 November 2015.

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