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SF15 PBG

2015 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,288 mi
Last recorded36,288 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF15 PBG
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 36,288 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 34,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 34,608 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 25,074 miles

advise very slight oil leak at engine

advise 2x front to rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive advise to replace

advise front subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces advise to replace

Pass 8 May 2021 17,223 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2021 17,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 14,623 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 10,797 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 9,303 miles

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

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

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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SF15 PBG is a 2015 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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What year was SF15 PBG registered?

SF15 PBG is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 7 August 2015.

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