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BP17 VDF

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,265 mi
Last recorded45,265 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 VDF
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 45,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 37,602 miles

Coolant leak signs of leakage on radiator ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine coolant level on minimum

Fail 22 Jul 2024 37,602 miles

Coolant leak signs of leakage on radiator ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine coolant level on minimum

Pass 27 Jul 2023 26,713 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 26,707 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,651 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 17,918 miles

Coolant leak ()

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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BP17 VDF is a 2017 MG 3 in Black 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 BP17 VDF registered?

BP17 VDF is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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