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BP17 VEH

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,981 mi
Last recorded35,981 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 35,981 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

bonnet release handle loose not secure

fuel filter crumberling rusted out

Fail 19 Nov 2025 35,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

bonnet release handle loose not secure

fuel filter crumberling rusted out

Pass 12 Nov 2024 31,766 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 29,241 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 29,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 26,293 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 20,597 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 12,257 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 VEH is a 2017 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP17 VEH registered?

BP17 VEH is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 21 August 2017.

Is BP17 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP17 VEH 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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