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SJ17 SJW

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,329 mi
Last recorded49,329 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 SJW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 49,329 miles

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 49,327 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 44,266 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 44,266 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 39,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,396 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 13,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 13,256 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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SJ17 SJW 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 SJ17 SJW registered?

SJ17 SJW is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 24 August 2017.

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