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SJ18 OSN

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,367 mi
Last recorded60,367 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 OSN
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 60,367 miles

Front brake discs corroded and scored [ inner face ]

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and nail; in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 58,459 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 58,458 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 53,094 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 52,977 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

headlamp switch faulty

Pass 28 Feb 2023 47,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle has a slight coolant leak

Fail 28 Feb 2023 47,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle has a slight coolant leak

Pass 2 Mar 2022 41,329 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 33,565 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 33,565 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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SJ18 OSN is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 28,196 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 8 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ18 OSN?

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What year was SJ18 OSN registered?

SJ18 OSN is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is SJ18 OSN safe to buy?

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