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R28 DRR

2017 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

79,420 mi
Last recorded79,420 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 DRR
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 79,420 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 79,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,516 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 23 Jan 2024 59,096 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 59,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 43,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 30,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 15,840 miles

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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R28 DRR is a 2017 MG 3 in White 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.

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What year was R28 DRR registered?

R28 DRR is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 24 November 2017.

Is R28 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 DRR 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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