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SJ18 OTS

2018 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,508 mi
Last recorded58,508 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 OTS
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 58,508 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 58,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 38,589 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 38,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 21,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 19,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 14,445 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 11,357 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 11,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 OTS is a 2018 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was SJ18 OTS registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ18 OTS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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