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BK17 XVJ

2017 MG 3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,966 mi
Last recorded52,966 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 XVJ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 52,966 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 20 May 2023 43,767 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 21 May 2022 33,822 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))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 22,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 22,613 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 13,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant bottle low

parking brake only just passed at 16%

Fail 2 Apr 2020 13,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord showing inside tread area "Chalked" (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant bottle low

parking brake only just passed at 16%

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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BK17 XVJ is a 2017 MG 3 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2017 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,016 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 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK17 XVJ registered?

BK17 XVJ is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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