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VU14 FGO

2014 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,763 mi
Last recorded47,763 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 MG 338,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 FGO
MakeMG
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 47,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 38,676 miles

Central Front Lower coolant pipe corroded (under sump)

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))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 37,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 35,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 35,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 33,218 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 33,213 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,350 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 28,643 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 24,230 miles

Offside Front outer pad looks low

both rear tyre 3/4m

Fail 6 Sep 2018 24,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front outer pad looks low

both rear tyre 3/4m

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,039 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 20,531 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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VU14 FGO is a 2014 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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What year was VU14 FGO registered?

VU14 FGO is a 2014 MG 3, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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