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BR05 SUB

2018 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,061 mi
Last recorded64,061 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 SUB
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 64,061 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum backplate is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

Fail 4 Jun 2026 64,058 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum backplate is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

Pass 28 May 2025 56,639 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 46,622 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour near and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 May 2024 46,622 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour near and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2023 37,376 miles

Front Lower Position lamp incorrect colour near and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Manufacturers sill covers and underguard fitted restricting inspection of components

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

Pass 9 Jun 2022 29,085 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 20 May 2021 20,748 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

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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BR05 SUB is a 2018 MG 3 in Yellow 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 BR05 SUB registered?

BR05 SUB is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 20 May 2018.

Is BR05 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR05 SUB 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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