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SL18 WRW

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,048 mi
Last recorded66,048 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 WRW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,048 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 66,048 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 65,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also been undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also been undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front subframe has been undersealed

rear axle has been undersealed

Fail 2 May 2025 65,955 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle showing corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2024 60,466 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 60,466 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 50,356 miles

Front Coolant leak excessive coolant leak pipe under the sump ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 50,355 miles

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

Front Coolant leak excessive coolant leak pipe under the sump ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,241 miles

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

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 Apr 2022 37,241 miles

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

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,452 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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SL18 WRW is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SL18 WRW registered?

SL18 WRW is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 8 June 2018.

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