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SM18 NUV

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,867 mi
Last recorded50,867 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 NUV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 50,867 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,319 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 38,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 27,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 20,392 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 15,808 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 10,121 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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SM18 NUV is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM18 NUV registered?

SM18 NUV is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 20 June 2018.

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