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SG15 XCA

2015 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,780 mi
Last recorded70,780 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG15 XCA
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 70,780 miles

Rear rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,945 miles

Rear rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 66,944 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bottom wishbone holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 63,276 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 63,250 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,244 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 58,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,793 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 51,793 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 43,608 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS & NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 43,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS & NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 38,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 30,333 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,297 miles

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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SG15 XCA is a 2015 MG 3 in Blue 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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SG15 XCA is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 11 March 2015.

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