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BJ18 UGU

2018 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,328 mi
Last recorded75,328 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 UGU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 75,328 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 75,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 65,402 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 65,283 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Park brake readings low

Pass 7 Dec 2023 56,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,790 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 44,447 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 29,645 miles

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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BJ18 UGU 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 BJ18 UGU registered?

BJ18 UGU is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is BJ18 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 UGU 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.

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