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SD17 ETJ

2017 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,680 mi
Last recorded35,680 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 35,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 32,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 29,437 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 29,314 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 23,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 16,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing shoulders, perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing shoulders, perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 16,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing shoulders, perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering on and off (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing shoulders, perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 11,535 miles
Pass 17 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 ETJ is a 2017 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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How do I check the history of SD17 ETJ?

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What year was SD17 ETJ registered?

SD17 ETJ is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is SD17 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD17 ETJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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