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VO14 DPY

2014 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,481 mi
Last recorded54,481 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 MG 338,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO14 DPY
MakeMG
Model3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 54,481 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 54,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,883 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,212 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 52,212 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,629 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 41,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 32,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,166 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 14,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner/Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 13,623 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 13,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 11,945 miles

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 19 Mar 2019 11,945 miles

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

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 28 Mar 2018 10,207 miles

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

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 28 Mar 2018 10,207 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 24 Mar 2017 7,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner from interior mirror. ()

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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VO14 DPY is a 2014 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2014 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 38,744 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 12 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO14 DPY is a 2014 MG 3, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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