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SO64 DHC

2015 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,812 mi
Last recorded84,812 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO64 DHC
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 84,812 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underside of vehicle has been fully wax oiled

Fail 23 Jan 2025 84,779 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished on tread edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame likely to fail multiple corrosion holes & heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front radiator support heavily corroded with holes

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

underside corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2024 80,132 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Radiator support bracket corroded heavily with large holes

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, worn on edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle & suspension assembly mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 80,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat switch wheel missing (4.1.5 (b))

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Radiator support bracket corroded heavily with large holes

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, worn on edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle & suspension assembly mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,586 miles

Coolant leak Metal pipe running under sump ()

Front Both tyres starting to wear on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Radiator support holed and corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 74,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Metal pipe running under sump ()

Front Both tyres starting to wear on edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Radiator support holed and corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,461 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer outer skin rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine oil level low

Fail 21 Jan 2022 65,460 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative fallen through dash (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level low

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer outer skin rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,885 miles

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

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

Under side suspension axle and sub frame are getting rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2021 55,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From fleecy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Up along by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes are starting to rust where clipped to body (1.1.11 (c))

Under side suspension axle and sub frame are getting rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,925 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 41,901 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 40,843 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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SO64 DHC is a 2015 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2015 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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 11 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO64 DHC is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 16 January 2015.

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