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SG65 LCO

2015 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG65 LCO
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 74,140 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 74,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust gas leak . flexi (8.2.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 70,940 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 70,931 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working correctly very slow operation all speeds (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,534 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight coolant leak from pipe on engine.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 54,664 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 54,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 52,069 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 52,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,387 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))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 50,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 36,610 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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SG65 LCO 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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SG65 LCO is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 24 October 2015.

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