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SJ18 OSP

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,447 mi
Last recorded51,447 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 51,447 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 51,427 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 May 2025 48,063 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 10 May 2024 43,320 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 43,315 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 33,688 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 25,046 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 16,988 miles

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

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 OSP is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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What year was SJ18 OSP registered?

SJ18 OSP is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 7 May 2018.

Is SJ18 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ18 OSP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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