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SB66 LBU

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,170 mi
Last recorded78,170 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB66 LBU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 78,170 miles

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

Offside headlamp has been repaired

noise from engine

Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,434 miles

o\s headlamp mounting lugs have been repaired

Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,693 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,633 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 39,631 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 33,466 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 33,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,259 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 18,933 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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SB66 LBU is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB66 LBU registered?

SB66 LBU is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 26 January 2017.

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