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VO18 BYB

2018 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,090 mi
Last recorded35,090 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO18 BYB
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 35,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 28,230 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 28,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber coming of (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 21,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 14,746 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,967 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 12,967 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 9,486 miles

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

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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VO18 BYB is a 2018 MG 3 in Red 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 VO18 BYB registered?

VO18 BYB is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is VO18 BYB safe to buy?

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