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VN63 VHL

2013 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,070 mi
Last recorded65,070 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 MG 339,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN63 VHL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 65,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 64,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 49,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 49,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 49,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 38,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Passenger side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 26,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 15,513 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 14,733 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 13,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 12,318 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 12,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 10,715 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 10,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 9,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Fail 28 Dec 2016 9,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

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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VN63 VHL is a 2013 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 39,874 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 13 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN63 VHL is a 2013 MG 3, first registered on 27 December 2013.

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