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VU18 GFG

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,409 mi
Last recorded69,409 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 GFG
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 69,409 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,969 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,142 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 64,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,897 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,512 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 38,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 26,870 miles

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

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

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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VU18 GFG is a 2018 MG 3 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU18 GFG?

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What year was VU18 GFG registered?

VU18 GFG is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is VU18 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 GFG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU18 GFG have outstanding finance?

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