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SW18 CYU

2018 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,402 mi
Last recorded27,402 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 CYU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 27,402 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 27,400 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 15,193 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 13,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 11,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 9,451 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 7,597 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 7,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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SW18 CYU is a 2018 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW18 CYU registered?

SW18 CYU is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 10 April 2018.

Is SW18 CYU safe to buy?

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