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SW18 CYX

2018 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,987 mi
Last recorded81,987 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 CYX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 81,987 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes on rack an to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,461 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 67,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 53,554 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak Water pipe under sump corroded damp ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Small pipes on rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 34,918 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 23,684 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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SW18 CYX is a 2018 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW18 CYX?

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What year was SW18 CYX registered?

SW18 CYX is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is SW18 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 CYX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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