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MF63 XHV

2013 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,870 mi
Last recorded90,870 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 MG 339,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF63 XHV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 90,870 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 90,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 87,861 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 87,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 84,616 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 76,313 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 75,846 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front discs heavily corroded

front pads worn close to wear sensor 2mm max

os rear section of main brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 61,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 4x nails ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,026 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 49,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,321 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,935 miles

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,124 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 27,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BONDING FAILED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BONDING FAILED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,033 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 21,027 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 16,303 miles

fuel filter corroded

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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MF63 XHV is a 2013 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 39,874 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 13 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF63 XHV is a 2013 MG 3, first registered on 18 November 2013.

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