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SL20 XEV

2020 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,648 mi
Last recorded68,648 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 MG 322,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL20 XEV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 57,681 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 46,395 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 46,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,485 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 34,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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SL20 XEV is a 2020 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 22,107 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 6 years old, this MG 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL20 XEV registered?

SL20 XEV is a 2020 MG 3, first registered on 14 July 2020.

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