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SD17 ETV

2017 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,247 mi
Last recorded30,247 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 30,247 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 29,456 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 28,530 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 26,897 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 26,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 24,012 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 24,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 17,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Badly Run Flat 195/55/16 ()

Fail 15 Aug 2020 17,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Badly Run Flat 195/55/16 ()

Pass 23 May 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 ETV 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.

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What year was SD17 ETV registered?

SD17 ETV is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is SD17 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD17 ETV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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