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VU15 LWR

2015 MG 3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,789 mi
Last recorded38,789 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 LWR
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 38,789 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 34,375 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Jan 2024 29,572 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 24,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 20,619 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 20,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 14,717 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 13,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 10,758 miles

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 21 Mar 2019 10,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 19 Mar 2018 8,072 miles

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 19 Mar 2018 8,072 miles

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

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

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

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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VU15 LWR is a 2015 MG 3 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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 11 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU15 LWR registered?

VU15 LWR is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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