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SW18 NFZ

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,345 mi
Last recorded61,345 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 NFZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,345 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 53,722 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

O/S/R shock absorber corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 46,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 46,107 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 39,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 33,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 25,323 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 NFZ 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 SW18 NFZ registered?

SW18 NFZ is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 27 June 2018.

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