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SD17 EJL

2017 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,914 mi
Last recorded53,914 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 EJL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 53,914 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 46,548 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 46,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 39,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 39,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Sep 2022 33,805 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 33,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Washer jet not working (rear)

Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,871 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 25,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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SD17 EJL is a 2017 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD17 EJL registered?

SD17 EJL is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is SD17 EJL safe to buy?

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